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Natural Gas News 18 January 2026 - 22 January 2026

Natural gas price jumps above $5 as deep-freeze forecast tightens supply — storage report looms

Natural gas price jumps above $5 as deep-freeze forecast tightens supply — storage report looms

New York, January 22, 2026, 06:30 EST — Premarket U.S. natural gas prices surged once more in early Thursday trading, with the Henry Hub benchmark climbing past $5 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). Front-month futures gained roughly 10%, hitting about $5.38 per mmBtu by 5:58 a.m. EST. (markets.businessinsider.com) This matters because gas not only heats homes but also powers a significant share of U.S. electricity. When forecasts turn colder, demand often jumps quicker than supply can catch up. Traders are also monitoring “freeze-offs” — those periods when extreme cold clogs wells and gathering systems — even as liquefied natural
22 January 2026
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Natural gas price surges toward $5 as Arctic blast flips forecasts; UNG, EQT jump

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

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 17:17 EST — Trading after the bell. 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 (mmBtu), the benchmark pricing unit for U.S. gas. (Barchart.com) The rally is driven by an “unexpected Arctic blast,” with sub-zero temperatures forecast to move from the Northern Plains to the Northeast by Sunday, then push down to the Gulf Coast early next week, according to the National
21 January 2026
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EQT stock pops as natural gas surges on Arctic blast; what traders watch next

EQT stock pops as natural gas surges on Arctic blast; what traders watch next

New York, Jan 21, 2026, 14:47 EST — Regular session. EQT Corp shares jumped 6.2% to $54.66 in afternoon trading Wednesday, following a strong rally in U.S. natural gas prices. Range Resources climbed roughly 4%, Devon Energy gained nearly 4%, and Coterra Energy added about 2%. The U.S. Natural Gas Fund surged close to 10%, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF rose around 1%. This shift is significant since EQT’s stock often reacts sharply to gas market moves, particularly during winter. Even a slight tweak in temperature predictions can quickly alter heating demand, shaking up short-term prices. This week’s jump
21 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps toward $5 on cold-flip trade, lifting EQT and Range stocks

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

New York, January 21, 2026, 13:56 EST — during the regular session 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 (mmBtu). A forecaster quoted by Barchart warned of “major Arctic cold outbreaks” expected late this week and into next. (Barchart.com) This shift is crucial since winter gas demand can spike abruptly. A chillier outlook boosts heating needs, strains storage, and pushes utilities and traders to shell out more for immediate supply. It often hits U.S. gas producer stocks too,
21 January 2026
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Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

Natural gas price surges again as Arctic blast looms, lifting UNG and U.S. producers

NEW YORK, Jan 21, 2026, 10:40 EST — Regular session U.S. natural gas futures surged once more Wednesday, with the front-month Henry Hub contract climbing about 23% to around $4.80 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), after hitting a session peak near $4.98. That marked a gain of roughly 87 cents from Tuesday’s close at $3.907. (Investing.com) The shift caught attention as weather takes center stage once more. Natural gas, essential for heating and power, sees demand swing sharply during cold snaps. According to the National Weather Service’s New York office, confidence is growing for a winter storm from Sunday
21 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps again after Tuesday surge as Arctic cold tightens grip

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

New York, January 21, 2026, 06:49 EST — Premarket 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. (CME Group) The shift comes as weather once again dominates the market. A colder trend heading into late January is pushing traders to rapidly adjust heating demand forecasts, catching some bearish bets off guard. The prompt month is crucial—it’s where the physical squeeze hits first. When the front-month contract jumps, utilities and industrial buyers often face sharp price increases, and gas-linked equities and ETFs usually
21 January 2026
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Natural gas price posts biggest jump since 2022 as Arctic cold hits; UNG and EQT climb

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

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 17:19 (EST) — After-hours 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 (mmBtu), the standard measure for gas pricing. (The Wall Street Journal) This move carries weight now because the market had been sliding amid a mild start to winter and steady supply, leaving traders braced for further declines. “It could be the toughest test for the heating oil and natural-gas markets in a decade,” Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at OPIS, told MarketWatch, citing an Arctic air
20 January 2026
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Natural gas price surge jolts UNG and producers as U.S. cold snaps back into view

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

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 13:43 EST — Regular session 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 (mmBtu) on a delayed quote. (MarketWatch) This shift is significant, given the market was previously tilted the opposite direction: mild conditions and ample supply pushed prices down to a 13-week low right before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. But as weather forecasts flipped, traders scrambled, turning positioning into a catalyst. (BOE Report) Earlier,
20 January 2026
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Natural gas price spikes on Arctic forecast shift; UNG jumps as EQT, Range rally

Natural gas price spikes on Arctic forecast shift; UNG jumps as EQT, Range rally

New York, January 20, 2026, 10:41 EST — Regular session. U.S. natural gas prices surged in early Tuesday trading after weather forecasts swung colder for the last week of January, lifting gas-linked funds and U.S. producer stocks. The front-month Henry Hub contract was up about 20% at around $3.74 per million British thermal units (mmBtu). (CME Group) The move matters because it hits the market where it is most sensitive right now: winter demand expectations. The National Weather Service forecast temperatures 15 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit below average across parts of the Northeast and Midwest through the end of January,
20 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps more than 20% as Arctic cold heads for U.S. — what to watch next

Natural gas price jumps more than 20% as Arctic cold heads for U.S. — what to watch next

NEW YORK, Jan 20, 2026, 07:01 EST — Premarket U.S. natural gas futures surged more than 20% early Tuesday as forecasts pointed to a colder stretch in late January, pushing up heating demand expectations. The front-month Henry Hub contract climbed 68.9 cents, or 22.2%, settling at $3.792 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), the key pricing unit for U.S. gas. (CME Group) This shift is significant since winter weather rapidly boosts consumption, while the market currently holds a weather-sensitive surplus. Just a handful of model updates can flip storage withdrawal forecasts and push funds to unwind short positions. The U.S.
20 January 2026
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Natural gas price jumps toward $3.70 as polar vortex talk jolts the market — what to watch next week

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

New York, January 19, 2026, 12:22 EST — Market closed. 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 (mmBtu), the standard heat measurement in gas trading. (Barchart.com) The surge came after a sudden shift in weather forecasts and market positioning. “It’s all about the polar vortex,” Phil Flynn, senior market analyst at Price Futures Group, told Rigzone. SEB analyst Ole R. Hvalbye pointed to a colder near-term outlook and “short-covering” — traders scrambling to buy back bets that prices would drop. (Rigzone) The timing is crucial
19 January 2026
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Natural gas price outlook: Henry Hub futures brace for MLK holiday as U.S. cold snap hits

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

New York, Jan 18, 2026, 12:27 EST — The market has closed. U.S. natural gas futures slipped Friday as traders turned their focus back to weather risks ahead of the long weekend. The front-month Henry Hub contract closed at $3.103 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), slipping 2.5 cents. According to CME’s daily bulletin, it swung between $3.020 and $3.230 during the session. Monday’s U.S. holiday will thin liquidity, which matters since gas prices often shift sharply on forecast updates when heating demand is the key factor. The upcoming session falls amid a biting cold snap hitting sections of the
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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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