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Heating oil price dips as crude cools on Iran talk signals — what traders watch next

Heating oil price dips as crude cools on Iran talk signals — what traders watch next

U.S. heating oil futures fell 1.1% to $2.4566 a gallon in overnight trading, as distillate inventories rose and crude prices eased. Government data showed distillate stocks up 0.3 million barrels, now 1% above the five-year average. Brent crude dropped to $70.03 a barrel after President Trump signaled openness to talks with Iran. U.S. crude output remains disrupted by winter storms.
30 January 2026
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Natural gas price today: Henry Hub futures slip as storage draw hits and storm risk hangs over the East

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub futures slip as storage draw hits and storm risk hangs over the East

U.S. natural gas futures fell early Friday, with the March Henry Hub contract down 1% to $3.878 per mmBtu after a volatile week. Production dropped by 6.1 bcfd Thursday, recovering from a peak decline of 18.1 bcfd earlier in the week. Storage stood at 2,823 Bcf, 206 Bcf above last year. LNG feedgas to Gulf Coast export terminals rebounded sharply as weather moderated.
30 January 2026
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Heating Oil Price Ticks Up as Iran Risk Lifts Crude; Traders Weigh U.S. Distillate Stocks

Heating Oil Price Ticks Up as Iran Risk Lifts Crude; Traders Weigh U.S. Distillate Stocks

Heating oil futures rose about 0.4% to $2.4566 a gallon Thursday, tracking a surge in crude prices as Middle East tensions escalated. U.S. distillate stocks increased by 329,000 barrels last week, while crude inventories fell by 2.3 million barrels, according to the EIA. Brent crude climbed 2% to near $69.79 a barrel. Traders remain focused on geopolitical risks and upcoming U.S. inventory data.
29 January 2026
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Brent oil price jumps above $70 as Iran strike fears flare; traders eye OPEC+ and U.S. stocks

Brent oil price jumps above $70 as Iran strike fears flare; traders eye OPEC+ and U.S. stocks

Brent crude futures surged above $70 a barrel for the first time in four months on Thursday, driven by Middle East tensions and supply disruptions in Kazakhstan and the U.S. Brent touched $70.35 before easing to $69.79 by 1011 GMT. Traders cited fears of a U.S. strike on Iran and possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ meets Feb. 1, with U.S. inventory data due Feb. 4.
29 January 2026
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US gasoline price today: futures climb as winter storm squeezes supply, drivers eye next EIA data

US gasoline price today: futures climb as winter storm squeezes supply, drivers eye next EIA data

NYMEX RBOB gasoline futures rose 1.06% to $1.9243 a gallon early Thursday, after a winter storm disrupted U.S. refinery operations. AAA reported the national average pump price at $2.87 a gallon, nearly unchanged from Wednesday. Gasoline inventories increased slightly, while refinery utilization slipped to 90.9%, according to EIA data. Brent crude closed Wednesday at $67.85 a barrel.
29 January 2026
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Oil prices jump again as Brent breaks $70 on Iran strike fears

Oil prices jump again as Brent breaks $70 on Iran strike fears

Brent crude topped $70 Thursday as fears of a potential U.S. strike on Iran and a U.S. winter storm disrupting output fueled a price surge. U.S. crude stocks fell by 2.3 million barrels last week, pushing inventories 3% below the five-year average. A U.S. carrier group moved closer to Iran, raising geopolitical risk. Both Brent and WTI are on track for their biggest monthly gains since July 2023.
29 January 2026
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Natural gas price whipsaws on February contract expiry; UNG slips, EQT rises

Natural gas price whipsaws on February contract expiry; UNG slips, EQT rises

February Henry Hub natural gas futures closed at $6.954 per mmBtu Wednesday after swinging between $7.325 and $5.770 on expiry day. U.S. gas production rose 2.5% as output recovered from storm-related shutdowns. UNG fell 1.1% after hours, while major gas producers ended higher. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report and early February weather forecasts.
28 January 2026
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Natural gas prices cool after storm spike — EQT and gas stocks hold up as traders eye storage

Natural gas prices cool after storm spike — EQT and gas stocks hold up as traders eye storage

February U.S. natural gas futures fell about 6% to $6.53/mmBtu ahead of contract expiration Wednesday, following a weather-driven spike earlier in the week. Output in the Lower 48 states averaged 106.9 bcfd in January, down from December’s record. EQT shares rose 1.8% in early trading. LNG and crude exports from the Gulf Coast briefly halted over the weekend before resuming.
28 January 2026
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Heating oil price today: ULSD slips from storm spike as diesel stocks data looms

Heating oil price today: ULSD slips from storm spike as diesel stocks data looms

February NY Harbor ULSD futures fell 0.8% to $2.6250 a gallon in early Wednesday trade; March rose 0.7% to $2.4269. U.S. crude production losses from winter storms reached up to 2 million barrels per day, with Gulf Coast exports briefly halted. Brent dropped 39 cents to $67.18 a barrel, WTI down 22 cents to $62.17. Traders await the U.S. weekly petroleum report after 10:30 a.m. ET.
28 January 2026
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Natural gas price today: Henry Hub swings lower as traders brace for expiry and storage data

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub swings lower as traders brace for expiry and storage data

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas for February fell about 8% to near $6.40 per mmBtu in early Wednesday trading, reversing gains from a storm-driven rally earlier in the week. Freeze-offs peaked at 17 billion cubic feet on Jan. 25, sharply reducing output. Export flows from Gulf Coast ports briefly halted over the weekend before resuming. The March contract traded around $3.60, down 6%.
28 January 2026
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Oil prices hover near four-month high after U.S. storm froze exports; inventories and OPEC+ next

Oil prices hover near four-month high after U.S. storm froze exports; inventories and OPEC+ next

Brent crude fell 35 cents to $67.22 a barrel premarket Wednesday, while WTI slipped 21 cents to $62.18, easing after a storm-driven rally. U.S. crude exports dropped to zero Sunday before rebounding to 4.4 million barrels per day Monday as Gulf Coast ports reopened. Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field remains under force majeure with output recovery slower than expected. Traders await U.S. inventory data and the Feb. 1 OPEC+ meeting.
28 January 2026
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Natural gas price cools after record rally as Henry Hub expiry nears; EQT stock slides

Natural gas price cools after record rally as Henry Hub expiry nears; EQT stock slides

February NYMEX natural gas futures fell 3.4% to $6.571 per MMBtu Tuesday as traders cut positions ahead of contract expiry. EQT shares dropped 3.5% in after-hours trading, leading declines among major gas producers. Warmer forecasts and recovering Gulf Coast LNG exports pressured prices after last week’s supply disruptions. About 15% of U.S. gas output remained offline Tuesday, according to BloombergNEF.
27 January 2026
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Natural gas prices swing again after Winter Storm Fern — Henry Hub traders eye Thursday storage data

Natural gas prices swing again after Winter Storm Fern — Henry Hub traders eye Thursday storage data

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.7% to $6.62 per MMBtu Tuesday, retreating from a 29% surge that sent prices to their highest since December 2022. The drop followed easing cold weather after Winter Storm Fern, which had cut Lower 48 production by up to 20 billion cubic feet per day and sent Northeast spot prices briefly to $150. LNG exports remain constrained as freeze-offs persist.
27 January 2026
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Natural gas price drops after winter-storm spike as contract roll hits; UNG and EQT slip

Natural gas price drops after winter-storm spike as contract roll hits; UNG and EQT slip

U.S. natural gas futures dropped over 5% Tuesday as the March Henry Hub contract fell 20.9 cents to $3.689/mmBtu after rolling forward. The United States Natural Gas Fund slid 3.8%, EQT lost 2.6%, and Antero Resources dropped 3.6%. Monday’s expiring contract had surged nearly 30% to $6.80/mmBtu amid storm-driven production losses. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report for withdrawal data.
27 January 2026
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Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

Heating oil price slips after cold snap surge as traders take profit; inventories in focus

NY Harbor ULSD March futures fell 0.9% to $2.3283 a gallon Tuesday as winter storm disruptions unsettled distillate trading. U.S. crude output dropped by up to 2 million barrels per day over the weekend, but production and refinery operations are recovering. Traders await outage updates and Wednesday’s U.S. inventory report.
27 January 2026
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  • Prospect Resources Applies for ASX Quotation of 17.9 Million New Shares
    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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