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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?

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.
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

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.
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

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.
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

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

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.
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 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
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

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%.
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

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.
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 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
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

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

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

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

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.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Jumps as Iran Strike and Qatar Outage Lift LNG Stocks

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Jumps as Iran Strike and Qatar Outage Lift LNG Stocks

European gas prices jumped about 6% Wednesday after new strikes on Iran’s South Pars field and evacuation warnings in the Gulf raised fears over Qatar’s ongoing LNG shutdown. Dutch TTF futures hit 54.66 euros/MWh; UK contracts rose 6.7%. Brussels ordered customs to clear non-Russian gas within 24 hours. QatarEnergy offered extra storage slots at Zeebrugge, signaling the outage may last weeks or months.
18 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Near $3 as U.S. Output Rises and Waha Stays Negative

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Near $3 as U.S. Output Rises and Waha Stays Negative

U.S. natural gas prices hovered near $3.03 per mmBtu Tuesday as rising output and weaker demand forecasts weighed on the market. Lower 48 production climbed to 110.0 bcfd in March, while demand is projected to fall next week. Waha cash prices in West Texas remained below zero for a record 27 days due to pipeline constraints. U.S. inventories are expected to end March near the five-year average at 1,840 bcf.
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Slips on Mild March, but EIA Sees Firmer Prices Later in 2026

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Slips on Mild March, but EIA Sees Firmer Prices Later in 2026

U.S. natural gas futures fell over 3% Friday, with April Henry Hub settling at $3.131 per mmBtu as mild weather forecasts cut late-season heating demand. The EIA lowered its 2026 Henry Hub forecast to $3.76 per mmBtu, citing higher-than-expected storage. U.S. gas inventories reached 1,848 bcf for the week ended March 6, 141 bcf above last year. European gas prices remain volatile, with Dutch TTF near 50 euros per MWh.
14 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Slips Even as Global LNG Costs Soar

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Slips Even as Global LNG Costs Soar

U.S. natural gas futures fell Friday, with the April contract dropping 4.0 cents to $3.193 per mmBtu after a record 2025 production report from the EIA. U.S. storage remains near normal, blunting global price pressures. Overseas, Asian LNG buyers paid up to $25 per mmBtu as cargoes diverted from Europe, and Britain’s energy cap may rise 11% in July after a 60% spike in wholesale prices.
13 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Futures Near Four-Week High as Hormuz Shock Tightens LNG

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Futures Near Four-Week High as Hormuz Shock Tightens LNG

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near a four-week high Thursday after storage data, with the Henry Hub front-month contract trading around $3.21 per mmBtu. EIA reported U.S. gas inventories fell by 38 Bcf to 1,848 Bcf last week. European gas stores are about 27% full, the lowest since 2022, as war disrupts LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Asian spot LNG prices more than doubled in early March, reaching $22.50 per mmBtu.
12 March 2026

Stock Market Today

  • Sherwin-Williams (SHW) Ex-Dividend Date and Dividend Details
    May 21, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT. Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE: SHW) will trade ex-dividend on November 18, 2021, with a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share payable on December 3. Based on SHW's recent stock price of $335.02, the dividend yield is approximately 0.16% for the quarter or an estimated annualized yield of 0.66%. SHW shares have traded between $215.88 and $335.50 over the past year, with the current price near its 52-week high at $335.46. On the day of the announcement, SHW shares rose roughly 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is key for investors seeking to capture the upcoming dividend payout.

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