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Energy News 31 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Natural gas price slips after record storage draw; EQT rises while Williams drops on deal talk

Natural gas price slips after record storage draw; EQT rises while Williams drops on deal talk

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.4% to $3.46/mmBtu Friday despite a record 360 Bcf weekly storage draw, as traders focused on shifting weather forecasts. Lower 48 gas production rebounded to around 105 Bcf/d after Winter Storm Fern, while LNG feedgas demand dropped as much as 43% during the cold snap. EQT, Antero, and Cheniere shares rose; Williams Companies fell on acquisition speculation.
Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD slips in early trade as Iran talks, tight distillates stay in focus

Heating Oil Price Today: ULSD slips in early trade as Iran talks, tight distillates stay in focus

NYMEX heating oil futures fell 0.4% to $2.3830 a gallon in early New York trading Friday. U.S. distillate inventories dropped by 5.6 million barrels last week, hitting 127.4 million, according to the EIA. Traders are watching U.S.-Iran talks in Oman and upcoming inventory data for signals on supply risks. Brent crude edged up 7 cents to $67.62 a barrel.
6 February 2026
Natural gas prices rebound 5% as traders brace for Thursday’s EIA storage report

Natural gas prices rebound 5% as traders brace for Thursday’s EIA storage report

U.S. natural gas futures surged about 5% to $3.48 per mmBtu late Wednesday, rebounding after a sharp drop earlier this week. Leveraged ETFs BOIL and KOLD swung 7.5% higher and 8% lower, respectively. Analysts expect the Feb. 5 storage report to show a record 366 Bcf withdrawal after last week’s Arctic freeze. U.S. LNG exports fell slightly in January as plant outages hit supply.
4 February 2026
Energy stocks brace for Monday after OPEC+ holds March output, Exxon and Chevron headlines

Energy stocks brace for Monday after OPEC+ holds March output, Exxon and Chevron headlines

OPEC+ kept March oil output unchanged Sunday, sending crude prices to multi-month highs as U.S.-Iran tensions mount. The Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF rose 1.1% Friday to $51.05, lifted by higher oil prices and strong earnings from Exxon and Chevron. Exxon posted adjusted Q4 earnings of $1.71 per share; Chevron reported $1.52, both beating forecasts. Brent crude closed at $70.69 a barrel, WTI at $65.21.
1 February 2026
Woodside Energy stock ends week up as Scarborough milestone and oil jump set up next trade

Woodside Energy stock ends week up as Scarborough milestone and oil jump set up next trade

Woodside Energy shares closed at A$25.37 Friday, up 0.8%, lifted by higher oil prices and progress on its Scarborough gas project, now 94% complete. Oil topped $70 a barrel amid geopolitical risks, with OPEC+ expected to maintain output levels at Sunday’s meeting. Woodside’s first Scarborough LNG cargo remains on track for late 2026. Investors await the company’s annual report on Feb. 24.
31 January 2026
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Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

Lucid stock jumps 14% as Dow tops 50,000 — what LCID investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Lucid Group shares jumped 14% to $10.86 at Friday’s close, recovering from an 8% drop the previous day. The move followed a broad Wall Street rally that lifted high-volatility stocks. Lucid reported fourth-quarter deliveries of 5,345 vehicles and full-year deliveries of 15,841. Investors await Lucid’s Feb. 24 results for updates on cash and demand.
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