Energy Markets 16 January 2026

Natural gas prices surged this week — what could move Henry Hub next

U.S. natural gas futures enter the week close to multi-year peaks following a sharp surge. February delivery last changed hands up 23 cents, or 4.6%, settling at $5.275 per million British thermal units. With the contract set to expire on Jan. 28, volatility often rises as trading shifts toward March.

25 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas

Natural gas just had its biggest weekly jump since 1990 — what Storm Fern means for prices next week

U.S. natural gas futures closed Friday at $5.275 per million British thermal units, marking the contract’s largest weekly jump on record since 1990. With the market closed over the weekend, traders are now debating how much of the surge was driven by weather fears and how much will be reflected in upcoming storage and production reports.

24 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas

Natural gas prices jump near $5.28 as Storm Fern looms — what traders watch next week

U.S. natural gas futures closed higher on Friday, with the front-month contract settling at $5.275 per million British thermal units, up roughly 5% on the day, according to DTN data. Winter Storm Fern is forecast to bring heavy snow and freezing rain from the southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Energy Aspects projects the storm could reduce U.S. gas output by 86 billion cubic feet over the next two weeks.

24 January 2026

ARCA:UNG·Energy Markets·Natural Gas

Oil prices bounce back as Trump’s Iran “armada” talk and Kazakhstan outage lift Brent, WTI

Crude oil prices climbed Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump revived threats against Iran, sparking concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East. Adding to the pressure, a production outage in Kazakhstan tightened the market further. Brent crude for March delivery jumped 76 cents, or 1.2%, to $64.82 a barrel by 1026 GMT. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 75 cents, or 1.3%, reaching $60.11.

23 January 2026

Commodities·Energy Markets·Oil Prices·TADAWUL:2222

Heating oil price today rises before U.S. winter storm as NYMEX ULSD futures rebound

U.S. heating oil futures jumped 1.3% to $2.3976 a gallon by 7:18 a.m. EST, rebounding sharply after a sharp drop the previous day.

23 January 2026

Energy Markets

Natural gas pulls back after a brutal rally — here’s what traders watch next

U.S. natural gas futures slipped in early Friday trade after rallying sharply over the past three days. The February contract fell 6.1% to $4.737 per million British thermal units as of 2:41 a.m. EST, down from Thursday’s close at $5.045.

23 January 2026

Commodities·Energy Markets·Natural Gas

Natural gas spikes above $5 after EIA storage draw as UNG and LNG-linked stocks swing

U.S. natural gas futures surged once more on Thursday, with the February Henry Hub contract climbing 63 cents—roughly 13%—to settle at $5.505 per million British thermal units. This February contract is set to expire on Jan. 28, giving traders a firm deadline amid a market already rattled by shifting weather forecasts.

22 January 2026

Commodities·Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:UNG

Heating oil price today: ULSD futures slip after Arctic-blast rally as traders await U.S. inventories

NYMEX February ultra-low sulphur diesel futures — often still referred to as heating oil — dropped 6.0 cents, or roughly 2.5%, settling at $2.3703 a gallon by 7:03 a.m. EST. Crude and gasoline futures slid as well, even as U.S. natural gas prices continued their climb.

22 January 2026

Energy Markets·Oil Prices·US Economy

Oil prices today: Brent and WTI slide as Trump cools Greenland, Iran talk; inventories back in focus

Oil prices gave back two days of gains on Thursday, slipping as traders eased concerns over geopolitical risks. By 0954 GMT, Brent crude dropped 61 cents, or 0.9%, to $64.63 a barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for March slid 54 cents, also down 0.9%, to $60.08. Ole Hansen, chief commodity analyst at Saxo Bank, described the move as a “deflation of risk premium” amid cooling headlines from Greenland and Iran.

22 January 2026

Commodities·Energy Markets·NYSE:CVX·NYSE:XOM·Oil Prices

Natural gas price surges toward $5 as Arctic blast flips forecasts; UNG, EQT jump

U.S. natural gas prices jumped once more on Wednesday, boosting gas-related stocks and ETFs as traders adjusted to a colder forecast and scrambled to cover short positions. February Henry Hub futures closed up 24.78% at $4.875 per million British thermal units, the benchmark pricing unit for U.S. gas.

21 January 2026

Energy Markets·NASDAQ:EQT·Natural Gas·NYSE:AR·NYSE:KMI·NYSE:UNG

Natural gas price jumps toward $5 on cold-flip trade, lifting EQT and Range stocks

U.S. natural gas futures surged further Wednesday, driven by volatile weather patterns. The Henry Hub February contract jumped 84.8 cents, roughly 22%, to $4.755 per million British thermal units. A forecaster quoted by Barchart warned of “major Arctic cold outbreaks” expected late this week and into next.

21 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:KMI·NYSE:LNG·NYSE:RRC·Stock Market

Heating Oil Price Jumps as Cold Snap Looms and Inventory Data Takes Center Stage

U.S. heating oil futures rose in early Wednesday trading, gaining ground faster than crude amid bets on colder weather and new inventory data. NYMEX ULSD March contracts climbed 4.66 cents to $2.3443 a gallon. At the same time, WTI crude inched up 18 cents, reaching $60.54 a barrel.

21 January 2026

Energy Markets

Natural gas price jumps again after Tuesday surge as Arctic cold tightens grip

U.S. natural gas futures surged once more early Wednesday, with the February NYMEX Henry Hub contract climbing 19.7% to $4.675 per mmBtu, according to CME data.

21 January 2026

Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas·NYSE:APA

Natural gas price posts biggest jump since 2022 as Arctic cold hits; UNG and EQT climb

U.S. natural gas prices surged Tuesday, with the front-month NYMEX Henry Hub contract closing up 25.9% at $3.907 per million British thermal units, the standard measure for gas pricing.

20 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:AR·NYSE:CTRA·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:UNG

Natural gas price surge jolts UNG and producers as U.S. cold snaps back into view

U.S. natural gas futures surged Tuesday, ending a weeks-long decline as traders reacted to a chillier late-January forecast and covered shorts. The NYMEX February contract climbed 25.2%, settling at $3.885 per million British thermal units on a delayed quote.

20 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:UNG

Natural gas price jumps toward $3.70 as polar vortex talk jolts the market — what to watch next week

U.S. natural gas futures jumped sharply Monday, with the February front-month contract climbing 57.3 cents to $3.676 per million British thermal units, the standard heat measurement in gas trading.

19 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:AR·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:LNG·NYSE:UNG

Natural gas price outlook: Henry Hub futures brace for MLK holiday as U.S. cold snap hits

U.S. natural gas futures slipped Friday as traders turned their focus back to weather risks ahead of the long weekend.

18 January 2026

Energy Markets·NASDAQ:CME·Natural Gas·NYSE:ICE

Natural gas price closes at $3.10 — what traders watch before markets reopen

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures closed Friday at $3.103 per million British thermal units, slipping 2.5 cents, or 0.8%, from Thursday’s finish. Leveraged ETFs tied to gas mirrored the move: ProShares Ultra Bloomberg Natural Gas gained 1.8%, while ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas dropped roughly 2.0%.

17 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:BOIL·NYSE:KOLD

Natural gas slips toward $3.11 as storage stays heavy; UNG, EQT and Cheniere in focus

U.S. natural gas futures ended lower on Friday, with the front-month contract closing down 1.9 cents, or 0.6%, at $3.109 per million British thermal units, a standard energy unit. The contract traded as low as $3.021 during the session.

16 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:LNG·NYSE:UNG

Natural gas price slides to 13-week low as storage stays fat — UNG and EQT stocks diverge

U.S. natural gas futures eased to a 13-week low on Friday, with the front-month February contract down 3.5 cents, or 1.2%, at $3.093 per million British thermal units. The contract was set for its weakest close since Oct. 17 and was on track for a third straight weekly drop.

16 January 2026

Energy Markets·Natural Gas·NYSE:AR·NYSE:EQT·NYSE:RRC·NYSE:UNG

Energy Markets 16 January 2026 - 25 January 2026