Energy Markets 24 March 2026

Oil Prices Surge: Trump’s Iran Standoff Sends Brent Past $126 as Gas Hits $4.30

Brent crude spiked past $126 a barrel on Thursday—its highest since 2014—before sliding back as President Donald Trump got ready to review fresh military strategies on Iran. Tehran threatened to target U.S. assets if attacks restart. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper and other top brass were set to brief Trump on plans aimed at pressuring Iran to the table, a U.S. official told Reuters.

30 April 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices

Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Oil jumped more than $1 a barrel on Thursday, picking up where Wednesday’s rally left off. The market’s attention stayed locked on supply threats, with U.S.-Iran negotiations going nowhere and new disruptions reported in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude advanced $1.47 to $103.38 a barrel as of 0931 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate was up $1.40, trading at $94.36.

23 April 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices

Natural Gas Price Today Slips Near $2.67 as Storage Cushion Blunts LNG Demand Boost

U.S. natural gas slipped in early trading Tuesday, trimming a portion of its gains from the past four sessions. Traders digested cooler weather projections but kept an eye on robust storage levels. Front-month futures hovered near $2.67 per million British thermal units—down from $2.689 at the last close. The price, measured in mmBtu, reflects a standard heat content in the gas market.

21 April 2026

Commodities·Energy Markets·Natural Gas

Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Oil gave up ground Tuesday. Brent crude slid under the $95 mark—off 69 cents to $94.79 a barrel by 0955 GMT—as hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks seemed to matter more to markets than the Strait of Hormuz’s latest snag. U.S. West Texas Intermediate for May shed $1.12, or 1.3%, down at $88.49, and the June WTI contract edged 16 cents lower to $90.27.

21 April 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices

Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps Toward $96 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Oil prices jumped Monday, rebounding after Friday’s sharp drop as the U.S. seizure of an Iranian ship rattled nerves over U.S.-Iran friction. Brent, the global benchmark, shot up over 6%, changing hands near $95.9 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate was last quoted just under $89.3.

20 April 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:BK·Oil Prices

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.

15 April 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas

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.

14 April 2026

Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas

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.

9 April 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NSE:GAIL·NYSE:GS

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.

6 April 2026

Commodities·Energy Markets·Oil Prices

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.

6 April 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Holds Near $2.80 as Storage Build, Mild Weather Weigh

Natural gas futures in the U.S. stuck close to $2.80 per mmBtu on Thursday at Henry Hub, as prices failed to catch a bid after storage numbers came in just a bit above forecasts—another reminder of slack in the domestic market.

2 April 2026

Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·NASDAQ:SNEX·Natural Gas·NYSE:LNG

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.

31 March 2026

Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·NASDAQ:SNEX·Natural Gas

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.

31 March 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices

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.

30 March 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:JPM·Oil Prices

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

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

ASX:WPL·Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:LNG

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

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

ASX:WDS·Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:LNG

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.

27 March 2026

Energy Markets·LSE:SHEL·NASDAQ:BKR·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas·NYSE:LNG·US Economy

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.

26 March 2026

ASX:WDS·Commodities·Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:LNG

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.

24 March 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:GS·Oil Prices

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.

24 March 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:LNG

Energy Markets 24 March 2026 - 30 April 2026