Weekly natural gas spot prices crept higher in the week as regional hub values varied amid changes in weather forecasts that pulled back the number of cooling-degree days expected as the calendar drifts from summer closer to fall.
NGI’s Weekly Spot Gas National Avg. for the Aug. 12-16 period gained 6.0 cents to $1.645/MMBtu.
Gains were substantial at Appalachia hubs, where warm weather continued to drive demand. Texas Eastern M-2, 30 Receipt prices were 21.0 cents higher week/week to $1.505. Northeast prices were also supported by hot weather. Algonquin Citygate was up 20.5 cents to $1.685.