Natural Gas Jul '26 (NGN26)
Natural Gas Futures Market News and Commentary
June Nymex natural gas (NGM26) on Thursday closed up +0.030 (+1.05%).
Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher on a smaller-than-expected storage increase. Â The EIA on Thursday reported that nat-gas inventories rose +85 bcf in the week ended May 8, a smaller build than expectations of +91 bcf. Â
Forecasts of above-average US temperatures were also supportive of nat-gs prices. Â The Commodity Weather Group said Thursday that forecasts shifted warmer, with above-average temperatures expected across the Midwest through May 18, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage.
Projections for higher US nat-gas production are negative for prices. Â On Tuesday, the EIA raised its forecast for 2026 US dry nat-gas production to 110.61 bcf/day from an April estimate of 109.60 bcf/day. Â US nat-gas production is currently near a record high, with active US nat-gas rigs posting a 2.5-year hi... Read more
Barchart · Thu May 14, 2:19PM CDT
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Barchart · Thu May 14, 2:17PM CDT
June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.030 (+1.05%). Nat-gas prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher on a smaller-than-expected...
Barchart · Thu May 14, 10:35AM CDT
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