French Nuclear Helps Shield Europe Power Prices Amid Iran Shock

Cooling towers at the Cruas Nuclear Power Station near Montelimar, France.
Photographer: Jeremy Suyker/Bloomberg

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By Eamon Farhat

March 24, 2026 at 12:15 PM UTC

Updated on

March 24, 2026 at 12:17 PM UTC

France is on track for its highest level of nuclear generation for March since 2019, helping to support power markets across Europe amid the energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East.

French reactors are running more steadily, allowing them to nearly double power exports compared with last year, according to data from network operator RTE.