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Natural Gas Prices Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Futures Rise Into Year-End as LNG Policy, Winter Demand, and Supply Risks Re-Enter the Spotlight

Natural Gas Prices Today (Dec. 26, 2025): Futures Rise Into Year-End as LNG Policy, Winter Demand, and Supply Risks Re-Enter the Spotlight

NYMEX natural gas futures rose 2.4% early Friday to $4.345 per MMBtu amid thin holiday trading and volatile swings. U.S. demand fell 11.5% week over week but stayed slightly above last year, while storage stood at 3,579 Bcf after a 167 Bcf draw. Europe’s Dutch TTF contract hovered near €28.10/MWh as liquidity remained low.
26 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (10:21 GMT): Holiday Trading, Cold-Weather Forecasts and LNG Flows Set the Tone on Dec. 25, 2025

Natural Gas Price Today (10:21 GMT): Holiday Trading, Cold-Weather Forecasts and LNG Flows Set the Tone on Dec. 25, 2025

European benchmark Dutch TTF front-month natural gas rose to €28.20/MWh by 10:21 GMT in the final session before Christmas, as traders eyed colder weather. U.S. Henry Hub January futures ended down 16.6 cents at $4.242/mmBtu after volatile, thin trading. Asian spot LNG for February delivery climbed to $9.60/mmBtu, with South Korea buying amid colder forecasts. Major European trading venues are closed December 25 and 26.
25 December 2025
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Natural Gas Prices Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Henry Hub Whipsaws on Holiday Volume, Europe’s TTF Ticks Higher, Asia LNG Firms on South Korea Demand

Natural Gas Prices Today (Dec. 25, 2025): Henry Hub Whipsaws on Holiday Volume, Europe’s TTF Ticks Higher, Asia LNG Firms on South Korea Demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3.8% to $4.242 per MMBtu Thursday after hitting a two-week high, with thin holiday trading amplifying swings. Prices slipped as updated forecasts showed only modest cold ahead, despite record U.S. output and strong LNG feedgas demand. European contracts rose slightly on colder weather, while Asian spot LNG edged up on South Korean buying.
25 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today at 5:02 (Dec. 24, 2025): U.S. Futures Slide Toward $4.25 as Weather Models Ease Heating Demand; Europe’s TTF Ticks Higher

Natural Gas Today at 5:02 (Dec. 24, 2025): U.S. Futures Slide Toward $4.25 as Weather Models Ease Heating Demand; Europe’s TTF Ticks Higher

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3.6% to $4.249 per MMBtu on Dec. 24, reversing part of Tuesday’s surge as forecasts pointed to warmer weather in the eastern U.S. European TTF benchmark prices rose 1.37% to €28.09/MWh. Trading was thin ahead of the holiday, with markets reacting to shifting temperature models and global LNG flows.
24 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Prices Rebound on Record LNG Demand as Europe’s TTF Softens

Natural Gas Today (Dec. 24, 2025): Prices Rebound on Record LNG Demand as Europe’s TTF Softens

U.S. natural gas futures surged Tuesday, with the NYMEX front-month contract settling up 11.17% at $4.408 per mmBtu, driven by record-high LNG export flows near 18.6 bcfd. European benchmark prices eased as traders weighed mild weather forecasts and stable Norwegian supply. Lower 48 U.S. demand, including exports, is projected to rise to 136 bcfd in the next two weeks. Geopolitical and infrastructure developments continue to affect global gas trade.
24 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:40 Update): Henry Hub Rebounds as Record LNG Flows Clash With Warmer Weather Forecasts

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 23, 2025, 1:40 Update): Henry Hub Rebounds as Record LNG Flows Clash With Warmer Weather Forecasts

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures climbed above $4 on December 23, lifted by record LNG export demand and higher short-term consumption forecasts, despite warmer weather outlooks. European benchmark prices fell, with Dutch TTF at €27.36/MWh and U.K. contracts lower as traders anticipated a faster end to the cold spell and steady LNG supply. Asian JKM LNG futures traded near $9.63/MMBtu.
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

U.S. LNG export demand hit record highs in late December, pushing natural gas prices up even as forecasts for mild weather and near-record Lower 48 production capped gains. Working gas in storage stood at 3,579 Bcf for the week ending Dec. 12, 0.9% above the five-year average. The next EIA storage report is delayed to Dec. 29 due to the holiday. Total U.S. gas demand is projected to ease if warm conditions persist.
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (December 23, 2025): Record U.S. Output, Steady European Supply, and New LNG Export Filings Set the Tone

Natural Gas Today (December 23, 2025): Record U.S. Output, Steady European Supply, and New LNG Export Filings Set the Tone

U.S. natural gas output hit a record 109.9 bcfd in December, pushing prices down as forecasts turn warmer. European prices held near €27/MWh, supported by steady Norwegian supply and LNG flows. China’s LNG prices dropped to multi-year lows on weak demand. Myanmar is set to resume LNG imports next year after a partial delivery.
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (5:02 Edition), Dec. 22, 2025: Henry Hub Slides Toward $4 as Warm Forecasts Cap Rally; Europe Tracks Storage; Australia Tightens Domestic Supply Rules

Natural Gas Today (5:02 Edition), Dec. 22, 2025: Henry Hub Slides Toward $4 as Warm Forecasts Cap Rally; Europe Tracks Storage; Australia Tightens Domestic Supply Rules

U.S. natural gas futures dropped nearly 2% Monday morning, with the January contract trading around $3.90 per MMBtu as forecasts turned warmer and production stayed strong. European prices also slipped in thin pre-holiday trading, supported by steady Norwegian supply and LNG flows. Early December’s cold-driven price surge has faded, with traders now focused on shifting weather models and 2026–2027 contract risks.
22 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:43 p.m. ET): Henry Hub Slips Below $4 as Warm Weather Outlook and Record Output Collide With Strong LNG Demand

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:43 p.m. ET): Henry Hub Slips Below $4 as Warm Weather Outlook and Record Output Collide With Strong LNG Demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell nearly 2% to $3.901/MMBtu on Dec. 22 as record production and warmer forecasts pressured prices. Intraday trading saw prices open above $4 before sliding to the high-$3.80s. Average Lower 48 output reached a record 109.9 Bcf/d in December. European gas prices also eased, supported by strong Norwegian supply and LNG arrivals.
22 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (10:23, Dec. 22, 2025): Prices Drift on Mild Weather Signals, LNG Flows Stay Strong, and New Policy Shocks Hit Australia

Natural Gas Today (10:23, Dec. 22, 2025): Prices Drift on Mild Weather Signals, LNG Flows Stay Strong, and New Policy Shocks Hit Australia

European TTF gas prices slipped to around €27.95/MWh in thin pre-holiday trade, with ample Norwegian supply offsetting colder forecasts. Asia’s spot LNG fell to a 20-month low near $9.50/mmBtu as demand stayed muted. U.S. gas output hovered near record highs, while LNG feedgas demand remained strong despite milder weather forecasts.
22 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (22.12.2025): U.S. Futures Hover Near $4 as LNG Exports Stay Strong; Australia Unveils Gas Reservation Plan

Natural Gas Price Today (22.12.2025): U.S. Futures Hover Near $4 as LNG Exports Stay Strong; Australia Unveils Gas Reservation Plan

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $4.11 per MMBtu Monday as traders weighed record production against milder weather forecasts and steady LNG exports. European benchmark gas prices stayed in the high-€20s per megawatt-hour. Australia unveiled a plan requiring LNG exporters to reserve gas for domestic use. U.S. gas demand is projected to drop sharply in the next two weeks, according to LSEG data.
22 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Oil Near Multi‑Year Lows, Venezuela Crackdown, LNG Glut Fears—and a Holiday Data Vacuum

Energy Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Oil Near Multi‑Year Lows, Venezuela Crackdown, LNG Glut Fears—and a Holiday Data Vacuum

Brent crude settled at $60.47 and WTI at $56.66 Friday after a week marked by oversupply-driven lows and a late rebound tied to U.S. enforcement near Venezuela. Global inventories hit four-year highs, with major forecasters projecting a persistent surplus into 2026 and oil prices averaging in the mid-$50s. Key U.S. energy data releases are delayed until after the holiday week.
21 December 2025
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Natural Gas Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Prices Slip on Warm Forecasts as LNG Supply Plans Shift

Natural Gas Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Prices Slip on Warm Forecasts as LNG Supply Plans Shift

U.S. natural gas futures for January fell to $3.879/mmBtu, a seven-week low, as mild weather and strong production weighed on prices. Energy Transfer paused its Lake Charles LNG export project in Louisiana, citing cost and oversupply. European Parliament approved a phase-out of Russian gas imports by 2027. Israel signed its largest gas export deal to supply Egypt through 2040.
21 December 2025
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Oil and Gas Stocks Week Ahead: Crude Near $60, Venezuela Crackdown Risks, and an EIA Data Delay Reset the Energy Trade

Oil and Gas Stocks Week Ahead: Crude Near $60, Venezuela Crackdown Risks, and an EIA Data Delay Reset the Energy Trade

Brent crude settled at $60.47 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $56.66 on Friday, December 19, capping a down week despite a late rebound linked to Venezuela and Russia-Ukraine headlines. Oversupply concerns intensified, with “oil on water” inventories up 30% since August and forecasts showing supply could outpace demand by 3.85 million barrels per day in 2026. The U.S. EIA’s weekly oil report is delayed until December 29.
21 December 2025
Energy Stocks Today: Venezuela Crackdown, Russia-Ukraine Strikes, and the 2026 Oil & Gas Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Energy Stocks Today: Venezuela Crackdown, Russia-Ukraine Strikes, and the 2026 Oil & Gas Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

U.S. authorities seized a vessel off Venezuela on December 20, escalating pressure on Venezuelan oil exports after President Trump’s “blockade” order. Reuters reports exports have dropped as ships avoid seizure. Ukraine claimed a strike on a Lukoil oil rig in the Caspian Sea, targeting Russian oil infrastructure. Forecasters remain split on a potential 2026 oil glut as electricity demand from AI data centers rises.
20 December 2025
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Natural Gas Market Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Henry Hub Volatility, Europe’s TTF Moves, LNG Prices and 2026 Forecasts

Natural Gas Market Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Henry Hub Volatility, Europe’s TTF Moves, LNG Prices and 2026 Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures ended Friday higher at $3.984/MMBtu after volatile trading, supported by near-record LNG export flows despite bearish weather forecasts. Asian spot LNG prices fell to a 20-month low as demand stayed weak. European prices balanced lower storage with strong LNG inflows. Forecasts for 2026 remain split, hinging on LNG export growth versus production response.
20 December 2025
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Natural Gas Prices Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 04:54): Henry Hub Whipsaws on Weather vs LNG Exports, Europe’s TTF Firms, and Asia LNG Slides to a 20‑Month Low

Natural Gas Prices Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 04:54): Henry Hub Whipsaws on Weather vs LNG Exports, Europe’s TTF Firms, and Asia LNG Slides to a 20‑Month Low

U.S. natural gas futures rose 2% Friday to $3.984/MMBtu, rebounding from lows despite forecasts for warmer weather and falling demand. European TTF climbed to €28.05/MWh on weaker wind output, while Asian spot LNG dropped to $9.50/MMBtu, its lowest since April. U.S. LNG export feedgas held near record highs at 18.5 bcfd, offsetting softer domestic consumption.
20 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3% Thursday, with the January NYMEX contract settling near $3.89/MMBtu after the EIA reported a 167 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Dec. 12. The draw was large but missed some forecasts, and traders weighed milder weather against strong LNG export demand. Storage stood at 3,579 Bcf, 32 Bcf above the five-year average.
18 December 2025
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