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Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

Natural Gas Price Falls, but Europe’s Winter Storage Crunch Keeps Traders on Edge

European natural gas prices slipped on Wednesday, giving back more of this week’s earlier gains as traders digested Brussels’ warning that a prolonged Gulf supply disruption could still trigger new price surges. The benchmark Dutch TTF front-month contract last changed hands near 41.4 euros per megawatt hour, off 4.5% from Tuesday’s settlement and a sharp retreat from Monday’s peak of 51.3 euros. This comes as Europe moves into the crucial summer period for refilling gas stocks ahead of next winter. Most of the bloc’s supply comes from Norway and the U.S.—not the Gulf—but Brussels isn’t feeling comfortable. Officials last month warned governments to kick off injections earlier than usual, after storage levels dropped to around 28% capacity. The EU still faces risk from global price swings.
15 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides, Europe’s TTF Tumbles as Mild Weather Cuts Demand

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Slides, Europe’s TTF Tumbles as Mild Weather Cuts Demand

Natural gas dropped on Tuesday: U.S. Henry Hub futures landed near $2.61 per mmBtu, according to CME data, while the Dutch TTF in Europe slid 7.55% to 42.91 euros per megawatt hour. Traders kept an eye on LNG flow disruptions from the Middle East, but with mild weather dampening heating needs, prices still moved lower. Why does it matter? Gas remains a key channel for the Middle East conflict to hit power bills, factory expenses and inflation. The U.S. Energy Information Administration pointed to a sharp move: in March, the Henry Hub–Europe’s TTF gap averaged $14.89 per mmBtu—an 83% jump from February. That price spread pushed U.S. LNG exports up to 17.9 billion cubic feet a day, the second-highest monthly tally ever.
14 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe’s TTF Holds Near €44 as EU Says Supply Is Safe for Now

European natural gas prices hovered close to 44 euros per megawatt hour on Thursday, sticking near levels seen after the Dutch TTF benchmark—the region’s key gauge—dropped 15% on Wednesday. Brussels downplayed the Iran crisis, saying there’s no immediate threat to supply. The TTF was last seen trading near 44.48 euros per MWh, the typical reference in the market. The drop is significant as Europe heads into the storage refill period—utilities and traders are already sourcing gas for the coming winter. EU countries have to hit 80% storage by November. According to an EU official, it’s better to start injections early and sidestep a late-summer scramble.
9 April 2026
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Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil finished higher Monday, after a back-and-forth session that saw U.S. West Texas Intermediate close at $112.41 a barrel and Brent at $109.77. Traders juggled signs of a possible ceasefire with the looming threat of new U.S. measures if Iran fails to reach a deal by Tuesday night. The issue right now comes down to more than supply—it's access that traders are watching. The Strait of Hormuz, which typically sees around 20% of global oil and gas shipments, is still mostly blocked. Iran has stood firm on keeping the lane closed for now, demanding a ceasefire before reopening, although a few vessels from nations considered friendly by Tehran have made it through since Thursday. “The most important headline this weekend has been that some ships passed through the strait,” said SEB analyst Ole Hvalbye.
6 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

Natural Gas Price Today Climbs on U.S. Cold Snap, but Storage Could Stop the Rally

Natural gas futures in the U.S. ticked up Monday, with traders factoring in a burst of lingering heating demand. The May Henry Hub contract, now the most active, hovered near $2.82 per million British thermal units—roughly a 0.7% gain based on delayed CME figures. This shift carries weight, with gas remaining a core piece of both the U.S. power grid and its export business. The Energy Information Administration estimates natural gas will account for roughly 40% of domestic electricity generation this year. LNG exports are forecast to average 16.7 billion cubic feet per day—a level that keeps U.S. prices tied closely to swings in weather and global demand.
6 April 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: European Gas Slips on Profit-Taking as EU Weighs New Crisis Measures

Natural Gas Price Today: European Gas Slips on Profit-Taking as EU Weighs New Crisis Measures

European natural gas prices dropped early Tuesday, with the Dutch front-month TTF contract—Europe’s flagship wholesale gas price—off 2.5% at 53.55 euros per megawatt hour as of 09:03 GMT. Some traders locked in profits after the recent rally and reacted to flickers of de-escalation in the Middle East. The catalyst: a Wall Street Journal piece saying Donald Trump was open to ending action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remained mostly shut, though Reuters couldn’t confirm the story. The drop isn’t the real story—it’s about the level. Gas prices in Europe are still sitting more than 70% higher than they were before the war began on Feb. 28, putting Brussels back in crisis mode. The European Commission has told member states to start topping up storage in April, after EU stocks slipped to just 28% last week. “It will not be short,” warned EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen, referring to the disruption.
31 March 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Whipsaws as Iran Peace Hopes Hit OPEC Supply Shock

Oil Prices Today: Brent Whipsaws as Iran Peace Hopes Hit OPEC Supply Shock

Oil prices whipsawed Tuesday after unverified chatter about Iran signaling willingness to end the conflict sent the June Brent contract tumbling over $3. The June Brent last changed hands at $103.69 a barrel, down $3.70. U.S. crude slid $2.17 to $100.71. The expiring May Brent, though, held its rally, still up $5.52 at $118.30—a record monthly gain. This shift has real weight right now. Traders are juggling two conflicting signals: on one hand, there’s talk about a possible diplomatic exit, but on the other, supply is already squeezed with shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — a corridor that handles roughly 20% of global oil and gas — noticeably disrupted. That war premium? Still baked into prices, with plenty of risk left in the market.
31 March 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Nears $116, WTI Above $101 as Iran War Widens After Houthi Attacks

Oil Prices Today: Brent Nears $116, WTI Above $101 as Iran War Widens After Houthi Attacks

Oil climbed on Monday. Brent, the global benchmark, edged closer to $116 a barrel; U.S. West Texas Intermediate stayed above $101. Traders watched closely after Yemen’s Houthis attacked Israel over the weekend, expanding a conflict many already worried could engulf the Gulf. Brent is now set for its steepest monthly jump since at least 1988, and WTI is tracking its strongest month since May 2020. This shift is significant: markets aren’t just bracing for a short-lived surge anymore. Those longer-dated Brent futures topping $100 again signal that traders anticipate supply will stay tight—and that the inflation jolt could stick around longer than just a handful of sessions. Group of Seven officials and central bankers are set to hold a virtual meeting on Monday to weigh the energy fallout.
30 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Week Ahead: Can Henry Hub Hold Above $3 as LNG Outages Tighten Global Supply?

Natural Gas Price Week Ahead: Can Henry Hub Hold Above $3 as LNG Outages Tighten Global Supply?

NEW YORK, March 29, 2026, 14:12 EDT. Natural gas is catching a lift from overseas developments, with Chevron warning it could take weeks for its Wheatstone LNG plant in Australia to ramp back up to full capacity. U.S. May Henry Hub futures, the primary domestic benchmark, settled at $3.035 per million British thermal units on Friday—up 3.65% and still holding close to that $3 mark.
29 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price This Week: Henry Hub Up 2% as LNG Shock Keeps Global Market Tight

Natural Gas Price This Week: Henry Hub Up 2% as LNG Shock Keeps Global Market Tight

NEW YORK, March 28, 2026, 2:10 PM U.S. natural gas ticked up this week, with Henry Hub May futures last at $3.035 per million British thermal units—about a 2.1% move up from $2.973 a week ago, according to CME data. But even with the bump, U.S. prices stayed well under global benchmarks across an LNG sector still feeling the squeeze.
28 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Holds Near $3 as Surprise Storage Draw Meets LNG Push

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Holds Near $3 as Surprise Storage Draw Meets LNG Push

Natural gas futures in the U.S. stuck close to $3 per mmBtu on Friday, with the benchmark Henry Hub contract trading just above $2.90 after the open. A sharper storage draw than analysts had forecast supported prices, keeping the contract more or less anchored at that level. This is notable since U.S. gas prices haven’t kept pace with the global surge. Over in Europe, the Dutch TTF hub saw prices close to $17 per mmBtu this week, while Asia’s JKM sat near $21. That gap keeps the export arbitrage window wide open, even though Henry Hub hangs around $3.
27 March 2026
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Natural Gas Prices Surge as Europe Rushes to Refill Storage, LNG Stocks Rally

Natural Gas Prices Surge as Europe Rushes to Refill Storage, LNG Stocks Rally

On Thursday, the European Commission called on EU countries to get an early jump on refilling gas storage, ideally starting in April. Officials said supplies aren’t at risk right now, but cautioned that waiting too long could trigger a rush for fuel—especially after European gas prices have surged over 70% since Feb. 28. It’s significant: Europe kicked off the refill season with storage levels at just 28%—well below normal for late March. The Netherlands stood lower still, scraping 6%. Under EU rules, storage is supposed to hit 90% before winter sets in, but there’s some wiggle room; governments can opt for 80% if needed.
26 March 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Reclaims $104 as Iran Denies U.S. Talks

Oil Prices Today: Brent Reclaims $104 as Iran Denies U.S. Talks

Oil surged Tuesday, with Brent climbing above $104 after Iran shot down rumors of negotiations with Washington, drawing attention back to supply concerns in the Gulf. Brent futures gained $4.62, settling at $104.56 as of 2:16 p.m. ET. West Texas Intermediate advanced $4.44 to hit $92.57. “The reality on the ground is unchanged,” said Nikos Tzabouras at Tradu.com. The physical market’s still in disarray. The International Energy Agency reports that flows via the Strait of Hormuz have plunged to under 10% of what they were before the conflict broke out; in 2025, around 20 million barrels a day of crude and oil products went through that chokepoint—about a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil. The agency is calling this the biggest supply shock the oil market has ever seen.
24 March 2026
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Venture Global Stock Jumps After Vitol Deal as Qatar LNG Shock Tightens Market

Venture Global Stock Jumps After Vitol Deal as Qatar LNG Shock Tightens Market

Venture Global shares jumped roughly 7.5% Tuesday, bucking a weaker Wall Street session after the U.S. LNG exporter locked in a new sales agreement with Vitol. Traders continued cycling into LNG stocks as supply worries intensified in the Gulf. By 11:06 a.m. EDT, the stock was trading at $16.98, up $1.18, just shy of its session peak of $17.57. This move lands at a moment when two separate developments collided. On Tuesday, QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some long-term LNG deals — using the contract clause that frees it from supply obligations after uncontrollable events. Just a day earlier, Venture Global secured a fresh buyer for 1.5 million tonnes per year, locked in for five years. That deal sharpens the sense that U.S. LNG cargoes could remain a fallback if supply from the Middle East stays shaky.
24 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Whipsaws, Cheniere Stock Gains as Qatar Shock Lingers

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Whipsaws, Cheniere Stock Gains as Qatar Shock Lingers

European natural gas prices swung sharply on Monday, eventually settling about 5% lower. Dutch TTF, the region’s key wholesale contract, hovered near 56 euros per megawatt hour after hints of easing tensions between Washington and Tehran took some heat out of the latest spike. Even with the pullback, prices have surged approximately 84% in the last month. That’s key as Europe heads into spring, the period when governments and utilities ramp up gas purchases to stockpile for winter. On Monday, the European Commission said supplies across the bloc are safe for now but urged member states to kick off injections sooner and tap storage flexibilities to keep prices in check and prevent a late-summer scramble.
23 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Forecast Week Ahead: Henry Hub Near $3.10 as Gulf Threats Clash With Warm U.S. Weather

Natural Gas Price Forecast Week Ahead: Henry Hub Near $3.10 as Gulf Threats Clash With Warm U.S. Weather

NEW YORK, March 22, 2026, 2:24 PM EDT U.S. natural gas opens the week trading close to $3.10 per mmBtu, following Friday's settlement for the front-month April Henry Hub contract at $3.095. The main issue up ahead: will renewed U.S.-Iran tensions targeting Gulf energy sites send gas prices higher along with the broader energy sector as trading kicks back in?
22 March 2026
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Natural Gas Prices This Week: Europe Near 3-Year Highs as Henry Hub Slips, LNG Stocks Jump

Natural Gas Prices This Week: Europe Near 3-Year Highs as Henry Hub Slips, LNG Stocks Jump

European natural gas prices hovered around levels not seen in three years this week. Iranian missile attacks hit Qatar’s Ras Laffan plant, cutting roughly 17% of the country’s LNG export capacity—a disruption that could linger for as long as five years. The Dutch TTF front-month contract, Europe’s key gas benchmark, finished Friday at about 59 euros per megawatt hour. U.S. Henry Hub gas closed at nearly $3.10 per mmBtu, slipping around 1% for the week following a late-session drop. The split is significant: Europe leans heavily on global LNG—liquefied natural gas, shipped in cold from afar—right when the continent is gearing up to restock for winter. Qatar accounts for around 9% of the EU’s LNG supply. Now, Asian buyers are set to ratchet up competition for spot shipments. Brussels, looking to sidestep an even tighter market, has told member states to settle for 80% storage, pulling back from the usual 90% goal.
21 March 2026
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Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Iran Oil Prices Hold Near Four-Year Highs After U.S. Frees 140 Million Barrels

Washington’s move to temporarily release around 140 million barrels of stranded Iranian crude didn’t stop oil’s climb. Brent settled at $112.19 a barrel on Friday—levels last seen in July 2022. “The White House is running out of options,” Brett Erickson at Obsidian Risk Advisors said, pointing to the continued squeeze at the Strait of Hormuz. That’s directly in play now, with Indian refiners and others across Asia actively probing whether they can snap up these cargoes. The U.S. waiver applies to Iranian oil loaded by March 20, with discharge allowed through April 19. According to traders and consultancies, anywhere from 130 million to 170 million barrels are currently afloat—less than 14 days’ worth of the Middle East’s recent output losses. Worth noting: about 60% of Asia’s crude comes from that region.
21 March 2026
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Natural Gas Price Today: TTF Near 3-Year High as Qatar Damage Keeps LNG Market Tight

Natural Gas Price Today: TTF Near 3-Year High as Qatar Damage Keeps LNG Market Tight

Europe’s benchmark wholesale natural gas contract slipped on Friday, though it remained close to a three-year peak following strikes that disrupted Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub and yanked a hefty chunk of supply from the market. April Dutch TTF gas settled at 59.255 euros per megawatt-hour, a 4.2% pullback after Thursday’s spike of up to 35%. QatarEnergy flagged that about 17% of the country’s LNG export capacity—12.8 million tonnes per year—could be out of action for as long as three to five years. Gas prices in Europe have already doubled compared to levels before the conflict broke out on Feb. 28. Now, Brussels is considering emergency measures to protect factories and households from the fallout.
20 March 2026
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