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Natural Gas News 22 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

Henry Hub natural gas eases after storm spike, with Feb contract expiry in focus

Henry Hub natural gas eases after storm spike, with Feb contract expiry in focus

U.S. February natural gas futures fell nearly 5% to $6.465/mmBtu in early Tuesday trading, retreating from a 52-week high. Production dropped to a two-year low over the weekend due to freeze-offs but began recovering. The February contract expires Jan. 28, with traders watching daily output, LNG flows, and cash prices at major hubs. The March contract trades well below February, reflecting expectations of easing supply tightness.
27 January 2026
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Natural gas just hit a 3-year high — what’s driving prices and UNG, EQT this week

Natural gas just hit a 3-year high — what’s driving prices and UNG, EQT this week

U.S. front-month Henry Hub natural gas futures surged nearly 30% to $6.80 per mmBtu Monday, the highest close since December 2022, after winter storms slashed output and strained power grids. Lower 48 production fell to a two-year low, while the United States Natural Gas Fund rose 6%. LNG exporters slipped. Inventories remain above the five-year average.
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price surge lifts UNG and U.S. gas producers as freeze tightens supply

Natural gas price surge lifts UNG and U.S. gas producers as freeze tightens supply

U.S. natural gas futures jumped nearly 40% to $7.38 per mmBtu Monday as an Arctic blast drove demand and disrupted supply. The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) surged 8% to $15.11. U.S. gas consumption is forecast to hit 156 bcfd this week, while production slipped to 108.4 bcfd. Traders are watching freeze-offs, LNG flows, and the upcoming EIA storage report.
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price today jumps above $6 as U.S. freeze-offs bite — and traders eye key dates

Natural gas price today jumps above $6 as U.S. freeze-offs bite — and traders eye key dates

NYMEX February natural gas futures surged nearly 17% to about $6.20/mmBtu Monday after an Arctic blast cut Lower 48 output to a two-year low of 92.6 bcfd. The February contract gained 89% in five sessions as freeze-offs disrupted supply. U.S. gas consumption is projected to reach 156 bcfd this week, far above average. The price spike triggered outages and pipeline constraints in the East.
26 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

Natural gas price jumps above $6 on Winter Storm Fern — what traders watch next

U.S. Henry Hub February natural gas futures soared 17.3% to $6.188/mmBtu early Monday, nearing a 52-week high as a deep freeze strained supply and spiked demand. PJM Interconnection reported 21 GW of generation offline and urged power cuts. U.S. gas output fell by over 11 bcfd in five days, while domestic demand is projected at 156 bcfd this week, well above January’s five-year average.
26 January 2026
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Natural gas prices surged this week — what could move Henry Hub next

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

New York, Jan 25, 2026, 12:25 EST — Market closed 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 (mmBtu). With the contract set to expire on Jan. 28, volatility often rises as trading shifts toward March. (Barchart.com) The move is significant as the market braces for a cold snap that could squeeze both supply and demand: heating needs rise even as output risks dropping if wells and gear freeze. Winter storm Fern is forecast to
25 January 2026
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Natural gas just had its biggest weekly jump since 1990 — what Storm Fern means for prices next week

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

New York, Jan 24, 2026, 12:08 (ET) — Market closed. U.S. natural gas futures closed Friday at $5.275 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), 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. (Bloomberg.com) This is crucial now as the cold hits the heart of winter, a time when demand can surge suddenly, with gas still the go-to fuel for heating and power in much of
24 January 2026
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Natural gas prices jump near $5.28 as Storm Fern looms — what traders watch next week

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

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 17:09 (EST) — Trading continues after hours. U.S. natural gas futures closed higher on Friday, with the front-month contract settling at $5.275 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), 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. (DTN Progressive Farmer) This is crucial since the market tightens most when demand and supply converge
24 January 2026
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Natural gas pops above $5 again as winter storm risk puts U.S. supply in play

Natural gas pops above $5 again as winter storm risk puts U.S. supply in play

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 13:53 EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas futures pushed higher on Friday, with the February Henry Hub contract climbing 22.7 cents to $5.272 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) in early afternoon trading. The front-month contract is due to expire on Jan. 28. (Barchart.com) Traders are on alert for a winter storm threatening major gas-producing areas, where “freeze-offs” — cold-induced blockages in wells and pipelines — could slash supply. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a disaster across 134 counties and insisted the ERCOT grid “has never been stronger or more prepared.” (gov.texas.gov) PJM Interconnection
23 January 2026
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Natural gas breaks $5 again — UNG, EQT climb as U.S. freeze looms

Natural gas breaks $5 again — UNG, EQT climb as U.S. freeze looms

New York, January 23, 2026, 10:18 EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas prices surged again Friday, with February Henry Hub futures climbing 31.1 cents, or roughly 6.2%, to $5.356 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). The United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG), an ETF linked to near-term gas futures, gained around 3.6% in early trading. (CME Group) The shift is critical now, with a late-January cold snap looming that could boost heating demand while tightening supply. Goldman Sachs analysts, led by Samantha Dart, argued the recent price surge has “overshot” near-term fundamentals. They cited weather risks, possible production outages,
23 January 2026
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Natural gas pulls back after a brutal rally — here’s what traders watch next

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

New York, Jan 23, 2026, 06:33 EST — Premarket 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 (mmBtu) as of 2:41 a.m. EST, down from Thursday’s close at $5.045. (MarketWatch) The pullback still leaves gas sharply higher for the week, with timing proving crucial. Traders juggle two factors: a rapidly intensifying cold snap that could disrupt both demand and supply, and uncertainty over how long the tight market will persist after the initial headlines fade. The U.S. power grid
23 January 2026
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Natural gas spikes above $5 after EIA storage draw as UNG and LNG-linked stocks swing

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

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 10:55 EST — Regular session 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 (mmBtu). This February contract is set to expire on Jan. 28, giving traders a firm deadline amid a market already rattled by shifting weather forecasts. (Barchart.com) The latest update came after a U.S. government report showed working gas in storage dropped by 120 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the week ending Jan. 16, down to 3,065 Bcf. Despite the drawdown exceeding the -90
22 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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