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Energy Markets News 26 December 2025 - 5 January 2026

Venezuela oil exports hit zero after U.S. strike as PDVSA cuts output; Chevron shipments stall

Venezuela oil exports hit zero after U.S. strike as PDVSA cuts output; Chevron shipments stall

PDVSA has begun cutting crude production as a U.S. oil embargo and tanker blockade leave storage near capacity, with over 17 million barrels stranded on ships, sources said. Brent crude fell 0.4% to $60.54 and WTI dropped 0.5% to $57.04. Chevron’s Venezuela-linked cargoes remain halted. Investors await a U.S. court hearing for Nicolas Maduro and any changes to sanctions policy.
5 January 2026
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Venezuela oil exports freeze after U.S. Maduro raid: PDVSA warns of output cuts

Venezuela oil exports freeze after U.S. Maduro raid: PDVSA warns of output cuts

Venezuela’s PDVSA ordered some joint ventures to cut crude output after U.S. forces captured President Nicolas Maduro, halting exports, sources said Sunday. Oilfields are being shut as storage fills and diluent supplies run low. No tankers have loaded at the main export hub since the raid. PDVSA’s production facilities were not damaged, but its administrative system remains partly offline after a December cyberattack.
4 January 2026
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Oil prices on alert after U.S. strikes Venezuela, PDVSA says output intact

Oil prices on alert after U.S. strikes Venezuela, PDVSA says output intact

U.S. forces struck Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro, but PDVSA reported oil production and refining continued normally, with no damage to facilities. Brent crude settled at $60.75 a barrel and WTI at $57.32 before the weekend. Exports have dropped to about half their November pace due to a U.S. tanker blockade and cargo seizures. Traders await Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting and the crude-futures market reopening.
3 January 2026
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Natural gas price today slips on warmer outlook; UNG dips while LNG-linked stocks hold up

Natural gas price today slips on warmer outlook; UNG dips while LNG-linked stocks hold up

U.S. natural gas futures fell 1.84% to $3.618 per mmBtu Friday as forecasts showed warmer weather through mid-January. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a storage withdrawal of 38 bcf last week, below analyst expectations. The United States Natural Gas Fund dropped 1.6%. Production and LNG export flows hit record highs in December, according to LSEG.
3 January 2026
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Natural gas price today: Futures slip as Cheniere stock climbs on record U.S. LNG exports

Natural gas price today: Futures slip as Cheniere stock climbs on record U.S. LNG exports

U.S. natural gas futures slipped, with the February Henry Hub contract down 2.1 cents to $3.665 per mmBtu. Cheniere Energy shares rose 2.6% after data showed U.S. LNG exports hit a record 111 million metric tons in 2025. Gas storage fell by 38 bcf last week, remaining slightly above the five-year average. Traders await next week’s storage data and updated weather forecasts.
2 January 2026
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Natural gas price slides today, pulling EQT, Antero stocks lower as U.S. warmth caps demand

Natural gas price slides today, pulling EQT, Antero stocks lower as U.S. warmth caps demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell nearly 3% to $3.58/mmBtu in early Friday trading, extending a late-2025 slide as warmer forecasts weighed on demand expectations. Shares of EQT, Antero, and Range dropped up to 2.8%, while the UNG ETF lost 3.5%. Underground storage stood at 3,375 Bcf after a 38 Bcf weekly draw. The National Weather Service predicted above-normal temperatures for much of the U.S. in mid-January.
2 January 2026
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Natural gas price slide drags UNG stock lower as warm U.S. forecast cools winter demand

Natural gas price slide drags UNG stock lower as warm U.S. forecast cools winter demand

The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) fell 6.7% to $12.26 as Henry Hub futures dropped 5.7% on warmer forecasts and a smaller storage draw. EQT, Antero, and Range Resources declined, while Cheniere Energy rose 0.5%. The EIA reported a 38 bcf storage withdrawal, leaving inventories 58 bcf above the five-year average. Lower 48 gas output hit a record 110.1 bcfd in December.
1 January 2026
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Natural gas price today: U.S. futures sink on light storage draw, dragging UNG and EQT after hours

Natural gas price today: U.S. futures sink on light storage draw, dragging UNG and EQT after hours

U.S. natural gas futures fell 7.2% to $3.686 per mmBtu after the EIA reported a 38 bcf storage withdrawal, well below forecasts and the five-year average. The United States Natural Gas Fund dropped 6.7% in after-hours trading. Warmer weather forecasts and record production pressured prices. Heating demand indicators and gas-linked stocks also declined.
31 December 2025
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Natural gas price tumbles today on warmer forecasts, light storage draw; UNG, EQT slide

Natural gas price tumbles today on warmer forecasts, light storage draw; UNG, EQT slide

U.S. natural gas futures dropped nearly 7% midday Wednesday to about $3.70/mmBtu, pressured by warmer January forecasts and a smaller-than-expected EIA storage withdrawal of 38 Bcf. The United States Natural Gas Fund fell 6.5%, while gas producers EQT, Antero, and Range Resources also declined. LNG exporter Cheniere was little changed. Traders are watching for updated weather models and LNG feedgas flows.
31 December 2025
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Range Resources slides as gas prices sink after EIA storage data — what traders watch next

Range Resources slides as gas prices sink after EIA storage data — what traders watch next

Range Resources shares fell 3% to $34.99 after U.S. natural gas futures dropped 6% following a government storage report. The EIA said utilities withdrew 38 billion cubic feet of gas last week, leaving inventories 2% below last year but 2% above the five-year average. EQT, Antero Resources, and CNX Resources also traded lower.
31 December 2025
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Natural gas price steadies near $4 as UNG stock climbs; traders await fresh U.S. storage data

Natural gas price steadies near $4 as UNG stock climbs; traders await fresh U.S. storage data

United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) rose 1.6% to $13.26 in midday trading Tuesday as February Henry Hub futures held above $4 per mmBtu. U.S. gas storage fell by 166 billion cubic feet to 3,413 bcf for the week ended Dec. 19. Traders await the EIA storage report due Wednesday at noon ET. Leveraged gas ETFs moved sharply, with BOIL up 2% and KOLD down 2%.
30 December 2025
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Natural gas tops $4 again: UNG jumps, U.S. gas stocks rise on cold forecasts and storage drawNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 10:00 ET — Regular session

Natural gas tops $4 again: UNG jumps, U.S. gas stocks rise on cold forecasts and storage drawNEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 10:00 ET — Regular session

U.S. February Henry Hub natural gas futures rose about 3% to $4.10 per mmBtu Tuesday. The United States Natural Gas Fund gained 3.8% as traders reacted to a 166 billion cubic foot storage withdrawal and forecasts for colder weather in the Northeast. LNG export demand hit near-record levels, while Lower 48 gas output reached a new high in December.
30 December 2025
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Natural Gas Stocks Head Into Monday With Weather Whiplash, LNG Signals, and a Delayed EIA Storage Report in Focus

Natural Gas Stocks Head Into Monday With Weather Whiplash, LNG Signals, and a Delayed EIA Storage Report in Focus

U.S. natural gas futures climbed 9.6% to $4.366 per MMBtu for the week, ending a losing streak as forecasts turned colder for early January. Record production near 109.8 Bcf/d and strong LNG feedgas demand around 18.4 Bcf/d continue to weigh on the market. The delayed EIA storage report and resumed Freeport LNG operations remain in focus.
28 December 2025
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Natural Gas Outlook: Henry Hub Firms on Colder Forecasts as LNG Flows Stay Near Records

Natural Gas Outlook: Henry Hub Firms on Colder Forecasts as LNG Flows Stay Near Records

U.S. natural gas futures rose about 1% Friday to $4.29 per mmBtu, snapping a two-week slide as forecasts turned colder for early January. Lower 48 production remains at record highs, while demand is projected to climb with increased heating needs. Holiday trading volumes stayed thin, making prices more sensitive to weather shifts. A rescheduled federal storage report is due during regular U.S. trading hours Monday.
27 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Outlook: Henry Hub Futures Rally, Winter Weather Signals Shift, and EIA Storage Timing Matters for the Next U.S. Stock Market Session

Natural Gas Price Outlook: Henry Hub Futures Rally, Winter Weather Signals Shift, and EIA Storage Timing Matters for the Next U.S. Stock Market Session

Henry Hub Natural Gas futures rose about 4% to $3.92/MMBtu Friday, according to CME Group, as traders eyed cold-weather forecasts and the upcoming EIA storage report set for Monday. U.S. stocks closed lower on light volume, with the S&P 500 down 0.1% and the Dow off 20 points. Natural gas futures trading resumes Sunday evening after the weekend break.
26 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026
RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.
Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

Glencore shares steady after Rio walks away — what to watch before Monday’s trade

8 February 2026
Glencore shares closed up 0.6% at 478.10 pence Friday after Rio Tinto ended merger talks, issuing a “no intention to bid” statement. Glencore’s board rejected the proposed deal terms, citing concerns over valuation and governance. Attention now turns to possible asset sales, including its $5 billion Kazzinc stake, ahead of Glencore’s annual results on Feb. 18.
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