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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.
4 February 2026
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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.
4 February 2026
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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.
3 February 2026
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Natural gas price whipsaws after worst drop since 1995 — traders eye storage data

Natural gas price whipsaws after worst drop since 1995 — traders eye storage data

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $3.22/mmBtu Tuesday after plunging 25.7% Monday, the steepest drop since 1995 outside contract rollovers. Warmer mid-February forecasts and record output drove the selloff, while volatility hit a record 250.7%. LNG exports dipped in January as freeze-offs disrupted plants. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report.
3 February 2026
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Venezuela oil exports jump, but Exxon Mobil and Chevron still won’t bet big

Venezuela oil exports jump, but Exxon Mobil and Chevron still won’t bet big

Venezuela’s oil exports surged to about 800,000 barrels per day in January, up from 498,000 in December after the U.S. eased its blockade. The U.S. reclaimed its position as the top buyer, with Chevron taking 220,000 barrels per day. Citgo Petroleum’s protection from creditors was extended to March 20. Exxon and Chevron warned future investment depends on political and regulatory stability.
3 February 2026
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Natural gas prices plunge 26% as warmer forecasts hit; UNG tumbles and traders eye U.S. storage data

Natural gas prices plunge 26% as warmer forecasts hit; UNG tumbles and traders eye U.S. storage data

U.S. natural gas prices plunged 25.7% Monday, the steepest drop since 1995, after warmer mid-February forecasts and a rapid supply rebound. The March Henry Hub contract settled at $3.237/mmBtu. Shares of EQT Corp and Antero Resources fell 5.2% and 7.6% in after-hours trading. Traders await Thursday’s storage report and updated weather models.
2 February 2026
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Natural gas prices get crushed and UNG plunges as warm forecasts flip the trade

Natural gas prices get crushed and UNG plunges as warm forecasts flip the trade

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund fell 26% to $12.51 Monday as U.S. natural gas futures plunged, with March Henry Hub contracts settling at $3.54 per MMBtu, down 18.7%. EQT dropped 5%, and pipeline firms Cheniere Energy, Kinder Morgan, and Williams also declined. U.S. LNG exports slipped to 11.3 million tonnes in January after outages. Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announced a $58 billion all-stock merger.
2 February 2026
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Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures slide more than 4% as Iran talk cools oil — what to watch next

Gasoline prices today: RBOB futures slide more than 4% as Iran talk cools oil — what to watch next

U.S. gasoline futures fell over 4% early Monday, tracking a sharp drop in crude after signs of easing tensions with Iran and a stronger dollar. NYMEX RBOB for March traded near $1.86 a gallon by 6:45 a.m. EST. U.S. pump prices held steady at $2.88 a gallon, according to AAA. Traders await Wednesday’s EIA petroleum report for inventory updates.
2 February 2026
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Oil prices tumble 5% as Trump flags Iran talks, risk premium drains fast

Oil prices tumble 5% as Trump flags Iran talks, risk premium drains fast

Oil prices fell about 5% Monday after Donald Trump said Iran was “seriously talking” with the U.S., easing supply fears. Brent crude dropped $3.63 to $65.69 a barrel, while U.S. crude fell $3.60 to $61.61. OPEC+ kept March output steady and received updated compensation plans from Iraq, UAE, Kazakhstan, and Oman. Traders are watching China’s demand and upcoming U.S. inventory and jobs data.
2 February 2026
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Natural gas price spikes again: Henry Hub ends week at $4.35 as cold lingers, LNG demand firms

Natural gas price spikes again: Henry Hub ends week at $4.35 as cold lingers, LNG demand firms

U.S. natural gas futures surged 11.1% Friday, closing at $4.354 per mmBtu, as forecasts called for below-normal temperatures in early February. Gas flows to Freeport LNG rose to 1.8 bcfd after an outage, while U.S. storage dropped by 242 Bcf last week but remains above the five-year average. European gas prices slipped on expectations of increased U.S. supply. Trading resumes Sunday evening.
31 January 2026
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Natural gas spikes as Freeport LNG restarts: Henry Hub jumps above $4 and UNG leaps

Natural gas spikes as Freeport LNG restarts: Henry Hub jumps above $4 and UNG leaps

March NYMEX natural gas rose 41.7 cents, or 10.6%, to $4.335 per mmBtu by midday Friday as supply to U.S. LNG export terminals rebounded after storm disruptions. Freeport LNG in Texas increased output to 1.8 bcfd, while U.S. gas production remained about 6.1 bcfd below normal. The U.S. Natural Gas Fund gained 7.9%. The EIA reported storage at 2,823 Bcf, 143 Bcf above the five-year average.
30 January 2026
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    May 21, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT. Prospect Resources Ltd. (ASX:PSC) has applied to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for the quotation of 17,888,561 new ordinary fully paid shares. This move aims to expand the company's capital base to support its ongoing projects. The listing process will increase the shares available for trading, potentially enhancing liquidity for investors.

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