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Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

Natural Gas Stocks and Storage Surge Into the Spotlight: Record LNG Demand, Weather Whiplash, and 2026 Price Forecasts (Dec. 23, 2025)

U.S. LNG export demand hit record highs in late December, pushing natural gas prices up even as forecasts for mild weather and near-record Lower 48 production capped gains. Working gas in storage stood at 3,579 Bcf for the week ending Dec. 12, 0.9% above the five-year average. The next EIA storage report is delayed to Dec. 29 due to the holiday. Total U.S. gas demand is projected to ease if warm conditions persist.
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (December 23, 2025): Record U.S. Output, Steady European Supply, and New LNG Export Filings Set the Tone

Natural Gas Today (December 23, 2025): Record U.S. Output, Steady European Supply, and New LNG Export Filings Set the Tone

U.S. natural gas output hit a record 109.9 bcfd in December, pushing prices down as forecasts turn warmer. European prices held near €27/MWh, supported by steady Norwegian supply and LNG flows. China’s LNG prices dropped to multi-year lows on weak demand. Myanmar is set to resume LNG imports next year after a partial delivery.
23 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (5:02 Edition), Dec. 22, 2025: Henry Hub Slides Toward $4 as Warm Forecasts Cap Rally; Europe Tracks Storage; Australia Tightens Domestic Supply Rules

Natural Gas Today (5:02 Edition), Dec. 22, 2025: Henry Hub Slides Toward $4 as Warm Forecasts Cap Rally; Europe Tracks Storage; Australia Tightens Domestic Supply Rules

U.S. natural gas futures dropped nearly 2% Monday morning, with the January contract trading around $3.90 per MMBtu as forecasts turned warmer and production stayed strong. European prices also slipped in thin pre-holiday trading, supported by steady Norwegian supply and LNG flows. Early December’s cold-driven price surge has faded, with traders now focused on shifting weather models and 2026–2027 contract risks.
22 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:43 p.m. ET): Henry Hub Slips Below $4 as Warm Weather Outlook and Record Output Collide With Strong LNG Demand

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 22, 2025, 1:43 p.m. ET): Henry Hub Slips Below $4 as Warm Weather Outlook and Record Output Collide With Strong LNG Demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell nearly 2% to $3.901/MMBtu on Dec. 22 as record production and warmer forecasts pressured prices. Intraday trading saw prices open above $4 before sliding to the high-$3.80s. Average Lower 48 output reached a record 109.9 Bcf/d in December. European gas prices also eased, supported by strong Norwegian supply and LNG arrivals.
22 December 2025
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Natural Gas Today (10:23, Dec. 22, 2025): Prices Drift on Mild Weather Signals, LNG Flows Stay Strong, and New Policy Shocks Hit Australia

Natural Gas Today (10:23, Dec. 22, 2025): Prices Drift on Mild Weather Signals, LNG Flows Stay Strong, and New Policy Shocks Hit Australia

European TTF gas prices slipped to around €27.95/MWh in thin pre-holiday trade, with ample Norwegian supply offsetting colder forecasts. Asia’s spot LNG fell to a 20-month low near $9.50/mmBtu as demand stayed muted. U.S. gas output hovered near record highs, while LNG feedgas demand remained strong despite milder weather forecasts.
22 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (22.12.2025): U.S. Futures Hover Near $4 as LNG Exports Stay Strong; Australia Unveils Gas Reservation Plan

Natural Gas Price Today (22.12.2025): U.S. Futures Hover Near $4 as LNG Exports Stay Strong; Australia Unveils Gas Reservation Plan

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $4.11 per MMBtu Monday as traders weighed record production against milder weather forecasts and steady LNG exports. European benchmark gas prices stayed in the high-€20s per megawatt-hour. Australia unveiled a plan requiring LNG exporters to reserve gas for domestic use. U.S. gas demand is projected to drop sharply in the next two weeks, according to LSEG data.
22 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Oil Near Multi‑Year Lows, Venezuela Crackdown, LNG Glut Fears—and a Holiday Data Vacuum

Energy Stocks Week Ahead (Dec. 22–26, 2025): Oil Near Multi‑Year Lows, Venezuela Crackdown, LNG Glut Fears—and a Holiday Data Vacuum

Brent crude settled at $60.47 and WTI at $56.66 Friday after a week marked by oversupply-driven lows and a late rebound tied to U.S. enforcement near Venezuela. Global inventories hit four-year highs, with major forecasters projecting a persistent surplus into 2026 and oil prices averaging in the mid-$50s. Key U.S. energy data releases are delayed until after the holiday week.
21 December 2025
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Natural Gas Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Prices Slip on Warm Forecasts as LNG Supply Plans Shift

Natural Gas Outlook (Dec. 21, 2025): Prices Slip on Warm Forecasts as LNG Supply Plans Shift

U.S. natural gas futures for January fell to $3.879/mmBtu, a seven-week low, as mild weather and strong production weighed on prices. Energy Transfer paused its Lake Charles LNG export project in Louisiana, citing cost and oversupply. European Parliament approved a phase-out of Russian gas imports by 2027. Israel signed its largest gas export deal to supply Egypt through 2040.
21 December 2025
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Oil and Gas Stocks Week Ahead: Crude Near $60, Venezuela Crackdown Risks, and an EIA Data Delay Reset the Energy Trade

Oil and Gas Stocks Week Ahead: Crude Near $60, Venezuela Crackdown Risks, and an EIA Data Delay Reset the Energy Trade

Brent crude settled at $60.47 a barrel and U.S. WTI at $56.66 on Friday, December 19, capping a down week despite a late rebound linked to Venezuela and Russia-Ukraine headlines. Oversupply concerns intensified, with “oil on water” inventories up 30% since August and forecasts showing supply could outpace demand by 3.85 million barrels per day in 2026. The U.S. EIA’s weekly oil report is delayed until December 29.
21 December 2025
Energy Stocks Today: Venezuela Crackdown, Russia-Ukraine Strikes, and the 2026 Oil & Gas Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

Energy Stocks Today: Venezuela Crackdown, Russia-Ukraine Strikes, and the 2026 Oil & Gas Outlook (Dec. 20, 2025)

U.S. authorities seized a vessel off Venezuela on December 20, escalating pressure on Venezuelan oil exports after President Trump’s “blockade” order. Reuters reports exports have dropped as ships avoid seizure. Ukraine claimed a strike on a Lukoil oil rig in the Caspian Sea, targeting Russian oil infrastructure. Forecasters remain split on a potential 2026 oil glut as electricity demand from AI data centers rises.
20 December 2025
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Natural Gas Market Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Henry Hub Volatility, Europe’s TTF Moves, LNG Prices and 2026 Forecasts

Natural Gas Market Update (Dec. 20, 2025): Henry Hub Volatility, Europe’s TTF Moves, LNG Prices and 2026 Forecasts

U.S. natural gas futures ended Friday higher at $3.984/MMBtu after volatile trading, supported by near-record LNG export flows despite bearish weather forecasts. Asian spot LNG prices fell to a 20-month low as demand stayed weak. European prices balanced lower storage with strong LNG inflows. Forecasts for 2026 remain split, hinging on LNG export growth versus production response.
20 December 2025
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Natural Gas Prices Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 04:54): Henry Hub Whipsaws on Weather vs LNG Exports, Europe’s TTF Firms, and Asia LNG Slides to a 20‑Month Low

Natural Gas Prices Today (Dec. 19, 2025, 04:54): Henry Hub Whipsaws on Weather vs LNG Exports, Europe’s TTF Firms, and Asia LNG Slides to a 20‑Month Low

U.S. natural gas futures rose 2% Friday to $3.984/MMBtu, rebounding from lows despite forecasts for warmer weather and falling demand. European TTF climbed to €28.05/MWh on weaker wind output, while Asian spot LNG dropped to $9.50/MMBtu, its lowest since April. U.S. LNG export feedgas held near record highs at 18.5 bcfd, offsetting softer domestic consumption.
20 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw as LNG Flows Stay Near Record

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3% Thursday, with the January NYMEX contract settling near $3.89/MMBtu after the EIA reported a 167 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Dec. 12. The draw was large but missed some forecasts, and traders weighed milder weather against strong LNG export demand. Storage stood at 3,579 Bcf, 32 Bcf above the five-year average.
18 December 2025
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Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

Oil Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): WTI Near $56 and Brent Near $60 as Russia Sanctions Talk, Venezuela Blockade Clash With Oversupply Fears (Updated 4:15 PM EST)

U.S. WTI crude settled up 21 cents at $56.15 a barrel Thursday, while Brent finished 14 cents higher at $59.82. By 9:15 PM EST, both benchmarks slipped below settlement, with WTI at $55.89 and Brent at $59.70. Prices reacted to renewed U.S. sanctions risk on Russian oil and possible enforcement of a Venezuelan tanker blockade, but persistent oversupply kept gains in check.
18 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today at 2:00 PM ET, Dec. 18, 2025: NYMEX Slips Below $4 After EIA Storage Draw, Warm Forecasts and LNG Crosscurrents

Natural Gas Price Today at 2:00 PM ET, Dec. 18, 2025: NYMEX Slips Below $4 After EIA Storage Draw, Warm Forecasts and LNG Crosscurrents

U.S. natural gas futures slipped below $4.00/mmBtu Thursday afternoon, erasing a morning rally after the EIA reported a 167 Bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Dec. 12. Prices ranged from $3.91 to $4.22/mmBtu during the day. Total working gas stood at 3,579 Bcf, 32 Bcf above the five-year average. Traders cited mixed signals from strong demand and ample storage.
18 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:31 a.m. ET): Henry Hub Near $4.12 as EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw; Europe TTF Edges Higher on Colder Outlook

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025, 10:31 a.m. ET): Henry Hub Near $4.12 as EIA Reports 167 Bcf Storage Draw; Europe TTF Edges Higher on Colder Outlook

U.S. natural gas inventories fell by 167 Bcf to 3,579 Bcf last week, the EIA reported Thursday. January NYMEX futures traded near $4.12/mmBtu by mid-morning, supported by strong LNG export demand and a slight production dip. Storage now sits 1.7% below last year and 0.9% above the five-year average. Warmer weather forecasts into January continue to limit demand expectations.
18 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NYMEX Holds Near $4 as LNG Exports Stay Strong; Europe’s TTF Ticks Higher on Colder Outlook

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 18, 2025): NYMEX Holds Near $4 as LNG Exports Stay Strong; Europe’s TTF Ticks Higher on Colder Outlook

U.S. natural gas futures for January traded around $4.09 per MMBtu early Thursday, up 1.7% from Wednesday’s close, supported by strong LNG export demand. Europe’s Dutch TTF month-ahead contract rose to about €27.57 per MWh as traders monitored colder forecasts and steady supply. U.S. LNG feedgas flows remain near record highs, while domestic output is also close to all-time peaks.
18 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Henry Hub Holds Near $4 as Europe’s TTF Rises on Colder Forecasts and LNG Outage Risks

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 17, 2025): Henry Hub Holds Near $4 as Europe’s TTF Rises on Colder Forecasts and LNG Outage Risks

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $3.97/MMBtu Wednesday after a recent selloff, pressured by mild weather and steady storage. In Europe, Dutch TTF benchmark prices climbed to around €27.50/MWh on colder forecasts and a U.S. LNG export outage. UK day-ahead gas also rose. Asia’s JKM benchmark stayed near $10/MMBtu amid weak winter demand.
17 December 2025
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Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): NYMEX Slides Toward $3.94 as Mild Weather Forecasts Cool Winter Demand

Natural Gas Price Today (Dec. 16, 2025): NYMEX Slides Toward $3.94 as Mild Weather Forecasts Cool Winter Demand

U.S. natural gas futures fell to around $3.93 per MMBtu on December 16, down nearly 2% from the prior close, as warmer late-December forecasts cut winter heating demand. Prices have dropped sharply from a 52-week high of $5.496 earlier this month. European TTF gas traded near €26.78/MWh, while Asian JKM LNG hovered around $10.70/mmBtu. EU storage sits at about 69.75% full.
16 December 2025
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