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Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after record storage draw as weather swings rule the tape

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after record storage draw as weather swings rule the tape

U.S. natural gas inventories fell by a record 360 billion cubic feet for the week ending Jan. 30, the Energy Information Administration said Friday. Futures hovered near $3.50 per mmBtu as traders weighed the historic storage draw against forecasts for milder weather. The next storage report is due Feb. 12. Inventories now sit 27 Bcf below the five-year average but remain 41 Bcf above last year.
Natural gas price rises after record EIA storage draw — UNG, EQT and what comes next

Natural gas price rises after record EIA storage draw — UNG, EQT and what comes next

U.S. natural gas futures rose 1.7% to $3.525 per mmBtu Thursday after the EIA reported a record weekly storage withdrawal of 360 billion cubic feet. Inventories now sit 27 Bcf below the five-year average. The United States Natural Gas Fund closed at $13.52 and edged up in after-hours trading. EQT shares dipped 0.1% ahead of its Feb. 17 earnings report.
Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after huge EIA draw as Cheniere stock slips

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub steadies after huge EIA draw as Cheniere stock slips

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 1% to $3.51/mmBtu Thursday after the EIA reported a 360 bcf storage withdrawal, below analyst forecasts. Storage stood at 2,463 bcf, 27 bcf under the five-year average. Cheniere Energy filed to expand its Corpus Christi LNG facility, while gas-linked stocks traded mixed in afternoon action. March contract volatility hit new highs following sharp swings last week.
5 February 2026
Natural gas price pauses near $3.45 as EIA storage report looms; gas stocks mixed

Natural gas price pauses near $3.45 as EIA storage report looms; gas stocks mixed

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $3.45/mmBtu Thursday as traders awaited the EIA’s weekly storage update following Monday’s 25.7% price plunge, the steepest since 1995. Analysts expect a record storage withdrawal of up to 379 Bcf for the week ending Jan. 30. March Nymex gas rose 4.65% Wednesday amid a Northeast cold snap. Antero Resources completed its $2.8 billion HG Energy II acquisition, backed by a $1.5 billion loan.
Heating oil price falls 1.3% before U.S.-Iran talks, even as distillate stocks tighten

Heating oil price falls 1.3% before U.S.-Iran talks, even as distillate stocks tighten

March heating oil futures fell 1.3% to $2.4380 a gallon in early New York trading, tracking a drop in crude prices after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday. U.S. distillate inventories dropped by 5.6 million barrels last week, now 2% below the five-year average, according to EIA data. Traders are watching the Oman meeting and next week’s U.S. inventory report for further direction.
Natural gas price today: Futures tick up before the EIA storage report after a violent winter swing

Natural gas price today: Futures tick up before the EIA storage report after a violent winter swing

U.S. natural gas futures rose Thursday morning, with the March contract up 6 cents to $3.525/mmBtu. Traders expect the Energy Information Administration to report a 379 Bcf storage draw, which would be among the largest on record. Wednesday’s session saw futures surge nearly 4.9%. Analysts cite freeze-offs, strong heating demand, and cold forecasts as key drivers.
Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas futures climbed 3.6% to $3.43 per mmBtu Wednesday, rebounding after Monday’s 25.7% plunge, the steepest since 1995. Traders await Thursday’s EIA storage report, with analysts expecting a record 366 bcf withdrawal for the week ended Jan. 30. U.S. gas stocks and funds were mixed in early trading. Weather forecasts and storage data continue to drive volatile price swings.
Natural gas price steadies near $3.35 after rout as traders eye record storage draw

Natural gas price steadies near $3.35 after rout as traders eye record storage draw

U.S. natural gas futures edged up near $3.35/mmBtu premarket Wednesday after a historic 25.7% plunge earlier in the week. Analysts expect Thursday’s federal storage report to show a record withdrawal of about 366 billion cubic feet for the week ending Jan. 30, surpassing the 2018 high. Warmer forecasts and steady production have heightened market volatility.
Henry Hub natural gas price rebounds after historic plunge as EQT Corp, Williams Cos Inc stocks tick higher

Henry Hub natural gas price rebounds after historic plunge as EQT Corp, Williams Cos Inc stocks tick higher

March Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 3.7% to $3.358 per mmBtu Tuesday after plunging 25.7% on Monday, the steepest drop since 1995. U.S. LNG exports fell to 11.3 million tonnes in January as cold weather disrupted shipments and forced some plants offline. Pipeline stocks led energy shares higher, while Eastern gas and power prices in Pennsylvania dropped sharply.
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Apple Stock Slips After Earnings Beat as iPhone Supply Snag Clouds $100 Billion Buyback

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Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.2 billion and earnings of $2.01 per share, beating analyst estimates. The board approved a $100 billion share buyback and raised the dividend. Shares fell about 1% after hours as iPhone sales missed forecasts and chip supply remained tight. Investors are watching for clarity on AI strategy and the upcoming CEO transition to John Ternus.
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