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Natural Gas Price Today: TTF Near 3-Year High as Qatar Damage Keeps LNG Market Tight

Natural Gas Price Today: TTF Near 3-Year High as Qatar Damage Keeps LNG Market Tight

Europe’s benchmark Dutch TTF gas contract fell 4.2% Friday to 59.255 euros/MWh but remained near a three-year high after strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex cut 17% of Qatar’s export capacity. QatarEnergy warned repairs could take up to five years. EU leaders are considering emergency measures as gas prices stay about double prewar levels. Italy and India are seeking alternative supplies amid force majeure on some contracts.
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Hits Highest Since 2023 After Qatar LNG Strike

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Hits Highest Since 2023 After Qatar LNG Strike

European natural gas prices surged as the Dutch TTF hit €74/MWh, the highest since January 2023, after Iranian strikes damaged Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex. QatarEnergy said the attack knocked out a sixth of its LNG export capacity for up to five years. Spot LNG prices in Asia doubled, and the European Central Bank raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 2.6%. Supplies to Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China are at risk.
19 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Jumps as Iran Strike and Qatar Outage Lift LNG Stocks

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Jumps as Iran Strike and Qatar Outage Lift LNG Stocks

European gas prices jumped about 6% Wednesday after new strikes on Iran’s South Pars field and evacuation warnings in the Gulf raised fears over Qatar’s ongoing LNG shutdown. Dutch TTF futures hit 54.66 euros/MWh; UK contracts rose 6.7%. Brussels ordered customs to clear non-Russian gas within 24 hours. QatarEnergy offered extra storage slots at Zeebrugge, signaling the outage may last weeks or months.
18 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Near $3 as U.S. Output Rises and Waha Stays Negative

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Near $3 as U.S. Output Rises and Waha Stays Negative

U.S. natural gas prices hovered near $3.03 per mmBtu Tuesday as rising output and weaker demand forecasts weighed on the market. Lower 48 production climbed to 110.0 bcfd in March, while demand is projected to fall next week. Waha cash prices in West Texas remained below zero for a record 27 days due to pipeline constraints. U.S. inventories are expected to end March near the five-year average at 1,840 bcf.
Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Slips on Mild March, but EIA Sees Firmer Prices Later in 2026

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Henry Hub Slips on Mild March, but EIA Sees Firmer Prices Later in 2026

U.S. natural gas futures fell over 3% Friday, with April Henry Hub settling at $3.131 per mmBtu as mild weather forecasts cut late-season heating demand. The EIA lowered its 2026 Henry Hub forecast to $3.76 per mmBtu, citing higher-than-expected storage. U.S. gas inventories reached 1,848 bcf for the week ended March 6, 141 bcf above last year. European gas prices remain volatile, with Dutch TTF near 50 euros per MWh.
14 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Slips Even as Global LNG Costs Soar

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Gas Slips Even as Global LNG Costs Soar

U.S. natural gas futures fell Friday, with the April contract dropping 4.0 cents to $3.193 per mmBtu after a record 2025 production report from the EIA. U.S. storage remains near normal, blunting global price pressures. Overseas, Asian LNG buyers paid up to $25 per mmBtu as cargoes diverted from Europe, and Britain’s energy cap may rise 11% in July after a 60% spike in wholesale prices.
13 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Futures Near Four-Week High as Hormuz Shock Tightens LNG

Natural Gas Price Today: U.S. Futures Near Four-Week High as Hormuz Shock Tightens LNG

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near a four-week high Thursday after storage data, with the Henry Hub front-month contract trading around $3.21 per mmBtu. EIA reported U.S. gas inventories fell by 38 Bcf to 1,848 Bcf last week. European gas stores are about 27% full, the lowest since 2022, as war disrupts LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Asian spot LNG prices more than doubled in early March, reaching $22.50 per mmBtu.
12 March 2026
Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

Natural Gas Price Today: Europe Gas Holds Firm as Brussels Weighs Cap After Qatar Shock

European natural gas prices held near 48 euros per megawatt hour Wednesday as Shell declared force majeure on Qatari LNG cargoes, with disruptions expected to hit from April. Asia is bidding up for replacement fuel, while Brussels considers subsidies or a price cap. LNG Canada increased shipments, but analysts warn Europe’s gas storage could end March far below average if Qatari supply issues persist.
Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Climbs Back Above $3, but U.S. Rally Looks Fragile

Natural Gas Price Today: Henry Hub Climbs Back Above $3, but U.S. Rally Looks Fragile

Front-month Henry Hub natural gas futures rose 0.7% to $3.041 per mmBtu early Wednesday after a 3.2% drop Tuesday. The U.S. EIA cut its 2026 price forecast to $3.80, citing mild weather and high storage. U.S. LNG exports remain strong despite a global supply crunch, but domestic demand is down 6.7% from last year. NOAA forecasts colder weather in the East next week.
Natural gas prices today: Europe’s TTF jumps as Qatar LNG shock tightens supply

Natural gas prices today: Europe’s TTF jumps as Qatar LNG shock tightens supply

Dutch TTF front-month gas jumped 16.6% to €69.50/MWh before easing to €62.26 on Monday after Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG shutdown. U.S. Henry Hub futures rose 5.4% to $3.36/mmBtu. Traders expect a prolonged LNG disruption, tightening supply and pushing prices higher across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Qatar’s energy minister warned the supply shock could last weeks to months.
9 March 2026
Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend heightened concerns about LNG tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Greece to warn its ships away from the area. EU gas storage stood at just 30.09% full on Feb. 27. European TTF gas closed Friday at €32.43/MWh, up 1.69%, while U.S. Henry Hub settled at $2.859/mmBtu, up 1.06%. Traders expect renewed risk premiums when markets reopen Monday.
Natural gas slips under $3 to a four-month low as forecasts warm — what it means for UNG

Natural gas slips under $3 to a four-month low as forecasts warm — what it means for UNG

NYMEX March natural gas fell 0.9% to $2.958/mmBtu Tuesday, set for its lowest close since October 16. Milder weather forecasts and steady U.S. output weighed on prices, even as LNG feedgas flows held near record highs. Traders now await Thursday’s U.S. storage report. The United States Natural Gas Fund ETF dropped 1.7% to $11.55 in early trading.
Natural gas prices jump near $3.14 as cold snap meets Golden Pass LNG countdown

Natural gas prices jump near $3.14 as cold snap meets Golden Pass LNG countdown

U.S. natural gas futures jumped nearly 5% to $3.141 per mmBtu by early afternoon Friday, rebounding from recent lows. The move followed a smaller-than-expected storage withdrawal of 144 bcf last week and anticipation of Exxon’s Golden Pass LNG plant starting up in March. Output remains near record highs, while traders cited short-covering and colder weather in the East.
Natural gas prices could swing again this week: LNG flows, warm forecasts and Waha trouble in focus

Natural gas prices could swing again this week: LNG flows, warm forecasts and Waha trouble in focus

U.S. natural gas futures settled at $3.243 per mmBtu Friday, up 0.8% for the day but down 5% for the week after steep earlier declines. Traders weighed strong LNG export demand against forecasts for mild late-February weather that could curb heating needs. The U.S. gas rig count rose to 133, while Waha Hub prices in West Texas remained negative due to pipeline constraints. The March contract expires Feb. 25.

Stock Market Today

  • IDEX Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Ahead of Ex-Dividend Date
    May 21, 2026, 11:14 AM EDT. IDEX Corporation (IEX) will trade ex-dividend on May 22, 2026, for a quarterly dividend of $0.73 per share, payable on June 5. The dividend reflects approximately 0.36% of IEX's recent stock price of $204.98. Annualized, this implies a yield of 1.42%. IEX shares have traded between $157.25 and $223.85 over the past year, with the last trade price at $206.35. The stock is a notable holding, comprising 4.42% of the Tortoise Global Water Fund ETF (TBLU), which was up 1.2% Thursday. Meanwhile, IEX shares dipped 1.5% during the same session. Investors often analyze dividend history to gauge future payouts, but dividends remain subject to company discretion.

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Xanadu Jumps on $300 Million Capital Plan

Xanadu Jumps on $300 Million Capital Plan

21 May 2026
Xanadu shares rose as much as 8.9% Thursday after the Toronto company announced a $300 million equity facility and a quantum algorithm update. The Nasdaq-listed stock traded at $15.39, up $1.26, on volume of 3.1 million shares. The facility allows Xanadu to sell Class B shares over three years but does not require it. The announcement followed a sector rally sparked by new U.S. quantum funding.
GlobalFoundries shares jump after U.S. quantum funding news

GlobalFoundries shares jump after U.S. quantum funding news

21 May 2026
GlobalFoundries shares surged 12.7% to $79.75 after the company announced a $375 million letter of intent from the U.S. Department of Commerce to support quantum-chip manufacturing. Trading volume topped 3.4 million shares by mid-morning. The company also launched Quantum Technology Solutions and will pay its first quarterly dividend on July 14. The Nasdaq fell 0.4% in early trading.
Mister Car Wash Stock Drops Off Nasdaq After $3.1 Billion Deal

Mister Car Wash Stock Drops Off Nasdaq After $3.1 Billion Deal

21 May 2026
Mister Car Wash shares have stopped trading after Leonard Green & Partners closed its $3.1 billion take-private deal. Public shareholders will receive $7.00 per share in cash; the stock last traded at $7.10 on May 19. The company will be delisted from Nasdaq and has been removed from the S&P SmallCap 600, replaced by F&G Annuities & Life.
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