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Natural Gas News 30 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

Natural gas price today rebounds as weather swings keep traders on edge

Natural gas price today rebounds as weather swings keep traders on edge

U.S. natural gas futures rose 2.6% Tuesday to $3.32/mmBtu after a sharp fall, with UNG shares up 1.1%. EQT and Cheniere Energy each gained about 0.7%. PJM Interconnection reported generation outages jumping to 25.72 GW. U.S. LNG exports slipped in January after outages at Freeport and Elba Island terminals, Reuters said.
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.
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.
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.
Comstock Resources stock slides nearly 9% as U.S. natural gas futures tumble on warmer forecast shift

Comstock Resources stock slides nearly 9% as U.S. natural gas futures tumble on warmer forecast shift

Comstock Resources shares dropped 9% to $22.16 Monday as U.S. natural gas futures plunged 21.6% after mid-February weather forecasts turned warmer. EQT Corp and CNX Resources also fell. The March gas contract posted its steepest one-day percentage loss since 1996. Comstock will report fourth-quarter results on Feb. 11.
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.
Natural gas prices plunge 19% as warmer forecasts flip the trade; UNG, producers slide

Natural gas prices plunge 19% as warmer forecasts flip the trade; UNG, producers slide

March Henry Hub natural gas futures plunged nearly 19% Monday, settling at $3.55 per mmBtu and erasing recent gains. The United States Natural Gas Fund dropped about 19% as gas stocks fell. Traders cited shifting weather forecasts and a coming storage report. LNG deliveries to export plants fell as much as 48% last week, according to analysts.
Natural gas price today: Henry Hub tumbles 16% as warmer forecasts puncture winter rally

Natural gas price today: Henry Hub tumbles 16% as warmer forecasts puncture winter rally

U.S. natural gas futures fell over 16% early Monday to about $3.63/mmBtu, erasing last week’s gains as forecasts turned milder and eased heating demand concerns. The drop follows a volatile period driven by winter storms and production cuts. Traders are watching Thursday’s EIA storage report and LNG feedgas flows for direction.
Natural gas prices: Will Henry Hub hold $4 after Friday’s 11% jump?

Natural gas prices: Will Henry Hub hold $4 after Friday’s 11% jump?

U.S. natural gas futures surged 11% Friday, with the March Henry Hub contract closing at $4.354 per mmBtu on NYMEX. Freeport LNG output rebounded to 1.8 bcfd after a compressor issue, while analysts expect a 352 bcf storage withdrawal for the week ending Jan. 30. U.S. inventories could fall 0.8% below the five-year average. Trading resumes Sunday at 6 p.m. EST.
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.
Natural gas price jumps to $4.42 as Henry Hub rally hits UNG, BOIL

Natural gas price jumps to $4.42 as Henry Hub rally hits UNG, BOIL

U.S. natural gas futures jumped nearly 13% Friday, closing near $4.42/mmBtu after volatile trading. Output fell by 12 bcfd, or about 10%, as freeze-offs hit the Permian and Haynesville. The EIA reported a 242 Bcf storage drop, with inventories at 2,823 Bcf. Pipeline deliveries to Freeport LNG rose after a brief outage, while gas-related stocks moved higher.
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.

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South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

South32 share price drops 4% in ASX rout — what investors watch before results

7 February 2026
South32 shares fell 4.1% to A$4.41 Friday as Australian miners dropped in the worst ASX session since April 2025. The S&P/ASX 200 lost 2%, erasing almost A$70 billion in value. South32’s half-year results and interim dividend decision are set for Feb. 12. Markets reopen Monday with investors watching for further volatility.
Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

Wesfarmers share price: what to watch on ASX next week as results loom

7 February 2026
Wesfarmers shares closed down 1.33% at A$85.04 on Friday, following a sharp drop in the S&P/ASX 200, which fell 2% for its steepest one-day loss in 10 months. Investors are watching for Australia’s household spending data next week and Wesfarmers’ half-year results due Feb. 19.
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