Natural gas price heads into next week under pressure as warm forecasts, rising rigs crowd the trade
NEW YORK, February 7, 2026, 12:30 PM EST — The market has closed. Natural gas futures in the U.S. dropped on Friday, as traders factored in warmer weather outlooks and fresh supply cues heading into next week. The March Henry Hub contract slipped 8.7 cents, closing at $3.422 per million British thermal units, down roughly 2.5%.