Energy Markets 18 March 2026

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

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $2.80 per mmBtu Thursday after storage rose by 36 billion cubic feet, widening the surplus to 54 Bcf above the five-year average. LNG exports hit a record 11.7 million metric tons in March, but outages at plants like Sabine Pass limited further export-driven price gains. The EIA cut its 2026 Henry Hub forecast to under $3.80 per mmBtu. Drillers added three gas rigs this week.

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 fell 2.5% Tuesday, with the Dutch TTF contract at 53.55 euros/MWh by 09:03 GMT. Brussels is considering emergency measures as gas prices remain over 70% above pre-war levels and EU storage was only 28% full last week. Britain’s household energy price cap is projected to rise 18% in July. Euro zone inflation increased to 2.5% in March, driven partly by higher energy costs.

31 March 2026

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

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

June Brent crude fell over $3 to $103.69 a barrel Tuesday after unconfirmed reports Iran may end the war, while expiring May Brent stayed up $5.52 at $118.30. OPEC output dropped 7.3 million bpd in March to 21.57 million bpd, the lowest since June 2020. A Kuwait Petroleum tanker was struck near Dubai, fueling supply concerns.

31 March 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices

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

Brent crude neared $116 a barrel Monday after Yemen’s Houthis struck Israel, sending oil toward its biggest monthly gain since 1988. Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threats to the Bab el-Mandeb have disrupted key shipping routes. U.S. gasoline prices hovered just below $4 a gallon. Shell and TotalEnergies shares rose, while airline stocks fell.

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?

U.S. May Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 3.65% to $3.035 per mmBtu Friday after Chevron warned its Wheatstone LNG plant in Australia may take weeks to return to full output. European gas storage remains low, with EU stocks at 28% and the Netherlands at 6%. Dutch TTF April gas traded near $17.63 per mmBtu. U.S. storage stood at 1,829 bcf on March 20, slightly above the five-year average.

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 futures rose 2.1% to $3.035 per mmBtu, while European and Asian benchmarks stayed far higher at $17 and $21. U.S. storage fell by 54 bcf last week, with inventories 5.2% above last year. LNG export demand remained strong as Cheniere’s Corpus Christi plant hit full capacity and Asian buyers sought more U.S. cargoes. Australian supply disruptions added pressure to a strained global market.

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

U.S. natural gas hovered near $3 per mmBtu Friday after storage fell by 54 bcf last week, outpacing forecasts. Cheniere’s Corpus Christi plant reached full capacity, boosting LNG export demand as Asian buyers seek more U.S. cargoes. Gas rigs dropped to 127, but output is projected to rise in 2026. Warm weather could limit further storage draws and cap prices.

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

European gas prices have jumped over 70% since Feb. 28 as the European Commission urged governments to begin refilling storage early, with reserves at just 28% full. Benchmark Dutch gas traded near $17 per mmBtu, while Asian LNG hit $25.30. U.S. LNG terminals are near capacity, forcing buyers to outbid Asian rivals for cargoes. LNG stocks including Cheniere and NextDecade rose sharply in U.S. trading.

26 March 2026

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

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

Brent crude rose $4.62 to $104.56 a barrel Tuesday after Iran denied talks with Washington and Gulf oil flows remained disrupted. The International Energy Agency said shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have dropped to less than 10% of pre-conflict levels. Japan will release nearly 80 million barrels from reserves by month-end. Goldman Sachs raised its Brent forecast, warning prices could spike further if disruptions worsen.

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 7.5% Tuesday after announcing a new five-year LNG sales deal with Vitol, as traders shifted into U.S. LNG stocks amid Gulf supply risks. The stock hit $16.98 by late morning, still below its $25 IPO price. QatarEnergy declared force majeure on some contracts, while Cheniere said it cannot boost output further until new facilities open. Legal disputes over Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass cargoes remain unresolved.

24 March 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:LNG

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

Dutch TTF gas fell 5% to around 56 euros/MWh Monday after Washington signaled possible talks with Tehran. Damage in Qatar continues to remove 17% of LNG export capacity, forcing Italy to seek alternative supplies. Cheniere said it is running above maximum capacity and cannot boost output further. U.S. Henry Hub futures dropped 5.6%, while Cheniere shares rose 2.2%.

23 March 2026

Commodities·Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:LNG·Stock Market

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

U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.095 per mmBtu Friday, with April Henry Hub contracts opening the week near $3.10. The EIA reported storage at 1.883 trillion cubic feet, 2.6% above the five-year average. Iranian strikes have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, raising force majeure risks for Europe and Asia. U.S. gas rigs fell by two to 131, but output is projected to rise in 2026.

22 March 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·Price Forecast

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

European natural gas prices closed near three-year highs after Iranian strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex cut 17% of the country’s LNG export capacity, with the Dutch TTF benchmark ending Friday at about 59 euros/MWh. QatarEnergy warned force majeure may halt long-term deliveries to Europe and Asia for up to five years. U.S. gas prices dipped to $3.10 per mmBtu after a midweek surge. Cheniere Energy and Venture Global shares jumped on export hopes.

21 March 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas

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

Brent crude closed at $112.19 a barrel Friday, its highest since July 2022, despite the U.S. move to temporarily release about 140 million barrels of stranded Iranian oil. The Strait of Hormuz remains mostly shut, with Iraq cutting Basra output to 900,000 barrels per day and declaring force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields. Middle East Dubai crude hit a record $166.80 a barrel Thursday as refiners scrambled for alternative supplies.

21 March 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:SNP·Oil Prices

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

Europe’s benchmark Dutch TTF gas contract fell 4.2% Friday to 59.255 euros/MWh but remained near a three-year high after strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex cut 17% of Qatar’s export capacity. QatarEnergy warned repairs could take up to five years. EU leaders are considering emergency measures as gas prices stay about double prewar levels. Italy and India are seeking alternative supplies amid force majeure on some contracts.

20 March 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:LNG

Venture Global Stock Price in Focus After Qatar LNG Shock Drives Scramble for U.S. Supply

Venture Global shares traded near $14.3 premarket Friday after surging 13% Thursday, following Iranian strikes that disabled about 20% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity. QatarEnergy said 12.8 million metric tons a year of LNG would be offline for three to five years. Italy, India, and Japan signaled urgent moves to secure alternative gas supplies, while U.S. LNG firms including Venture Global and Cheniere advanced on the news.

20 March 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:LNG

WTI Crude Oil Price Today: U.S. Benchmark Stays Below $100 as Brent Soars on Gulf Attacks

Brent crude surged nearly 7% to $114.77 after Iranian missile strikes damaged energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, while WTI rose just 0.3% to $96.59. The price gap between Brent and WTI reached its widest in 11 years as U.S. oil inventories climbed and exports increased. The U.S. and other IEA nations plan to release 400 million barrels from reserves. The Fed held rates steady, citing uncertainty from the conflict.

19 March 2026

Commodities·Energy Markets·Oil Prices·TADAWUL:2222

Oil Prices Surge Past $112 After Iran Hits Gulf Energy Sites as $200 Calls Grow

Brent crude briefly hit $112.86 a barrel after Iran struck energy sites in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, disrupting oil and LNG supplies. QatarEnergy reported extensive missile damage at Ras Laffan, halting LNG output, while Abu Dhabi suspended gas operations at Habshan. Asian and European markets fell. European gas prices have jumped over 60% since the conflict began on Feb. 28.

19 March 2026

Energy Markets·NYSE:RDS.A·Oil Prices

Oil Prices Today Jump 5% as Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Sites, Brent Nears $110

Brent crude jumped 5% to $108.56 a barrel after Iran threatened energy sites in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. QatarEnergy reported "extensive damage" at Ras Laffan from missile attacks. U.S. crude inventories rose by 6.2 million barrels, but gasoline and distillate stocks fell. The U.S. issued a 60-day Jones Act waiver and allowed some oil deals with Venezuela.

18 March 2026