Kevin Dobbs

Natural gas futures hovered in the red through midday trading on Monday amid waning demand – including dampening effects from Hurricane Debby – while supply flowed at steady levels. Spot prices declined in the Southeast.

Natural gas futures sputtered early on Monday as a powerful storm barreled into the Southeast, cooler northern weather arrived, and supplies in storage held at stout levels.

With widespread and intensifying heat gripping the Lower 48, natural gas futures advanced early Friday but could not hold gains into afternoon trading. Spot prices dropped.

Pacific inventories of underground natural gas remain elevated relative to historical norms – but far less so than any other region.

Natural gas futures probed higher early Friday, supported by favorable weather data and steadily strong cooling demand.

Natural futures forged ahead early Thursday but leveled off, and by early afternoon, were trading in the red following a lean government inventory print. Spot prices were nearly flat at midday.

Natural gas futures traded upward early on Thursday as the market awaited the latest government inventory data.

Natural gas futures, suppressed for most of July amid stronger production and supply surpluses, finished the month on a sour note.

Natural gas futures found fresh footing on Tuesday, bolstered by intensifying heat and rebounding LNG activity. It marked a bullish premiere for September futures at the front of the curve.

Natural gas futures flopped for a fifth straight session amid stout levels of supply and the August contract’s final run at the front of the curve. Futures often fall heading into expiration.