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Natural Gas Jan '28 (NGF28)

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Natural Gas Futures Market News and Commentary

Forecasts for Hot US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26) on Thursday closed up +0.014 (+0.47%).

Nat-gas prices on Thursday settled higher, despite a bearish EIA inventory report, as forecasts for hot US weather are expected to boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning use.  The Commodity Weather Group said Thursday that above-average temperatures are expected across the West and Upper Midwest from May 31-June 4.    

Nat-gas prices moved higher on Thursday despite a bearish EIA inventory report that showed nat-gas inventories rose +101 bcf in the week ended May 15, above expectations of +98 bcf and the five-year average of +92 bcf.  

The outlook for the Strait of Hormuz to remain closed for the foreseeable future is supportive for nat-gas as the closure will curb Middle Eastern nat-gas supplies, potentially boosting US nat-gas exports to make up for the shortfall.  

Projections for higher US nat-gas production are negative for prices.  Last Tue... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Natural Gas
Contract Size
10,000 MMBtu (million British thermal units)
Tick Size
0.001 per MMBtu ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 8:00a.m. - 1:30p.m.) (Settles 1:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
NYMEX
Point Value
$10,000
Margin/Maintenance
$3,142/2,857
First Notice Date
12/30/27 (588 days)
Expiration Date
12/29/27 (587 days)

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Natural Gas Jan '28
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jan Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 12, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
589,225 (+10,517)
429,982 (+4,424)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
241,540 (+3,866)
417,846 (+13,526)
Producers - Long / Short
250,203 (+8,276)
276,527 (+6,559)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
215,145 (+3,471)
29,578 (-905)
Managed Money - Long / Short
181,980 (+1,530)
302,045 (+14,106)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
59,560 (+2,336)
115,801 (-580)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
4.683 +0.77%
on 05/15/26
4.839 -2.48%
on 04/22/26
-0.099 (-2.05%)
since 04/21/26
3-Month
4.683 +0.77%
on 05/15/26
5.219 -9.58%
on 03/19/26
-0.066 (-1.38%)
since 02/20/26
52-Week
4.474 +5.48%
on 01/14/26
5.219 -9.58%
on 03/19/26
+0.073 (+1.57%)
since 05/21/25

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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 4.789
2nd Resistance Point 4.772
1st Resistance Point 4.747
Last Price 4.719
1st Support Level 4.705
2nd Support Level 4.688
3rd Support Level 4.663

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52-Week High 5.219
Fibonacci 61.8% 4.934
Fibonacci 50% 4.846
Fibonacci 38.2% 4.759
Last Price 4.719
52-Week Low 4.474

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