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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

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures jumped about 10% to $5.38 per mmBtu early Thursday as a late-January cold snap fueled demand and raised concerns over production freeze-offs. The February contract’s two-day rally totaled 57%, the largest on record. Traders await the U.S. storage report due at 10:30 a.m. EST. Production in the Lower 48 averaged 108.7 bcfd so far in January, down from December.
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

February Henry Hub natural gas futures soared 24.78% to $4.875/mmBtu Wednesday, capping a two-day, 57% rally as forecasts turned sharply colder. The U.S. Natural Gas Fund jumped 10% after hours, while gas stocks rose. Traders await Thursday’s EIA storage report and monitor storm and temperature updates. Kinder Morgan shares climbed 1.4% after beating profit forecasts and reporting higher gas transport volumes.
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

EQT shares jumped 6.2% to $54.66 Wednesday as U.S. natural gas futures surged 26.7% to $3.932 per mmBtu, driven by cold-weather forecasts and short-covering. Next-day gas prices in New York nearly tripled to $11.76 per mmBtu. Meteorologists warned of a severe winter storm later this week. Traders are watching Thursday’s U.S. storage report for further direction.
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

U.S. natural gas futures jumped 22% to $4.76 per mmBtu Wednesday, driven by forecasts of major Arctic cold outbreaks. Shares of EQT rose 6% and Range Resources 4%, while Kinder Morgan and Cheniere also gained. Traders are watching late-January weather and Thursday’s U.S. storage report. Analysts cited short-covering and a surge in heating demand as key factors.
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

U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 23% Wednesday to $4.80 per mmBtu as traders bet on a major cold snap, with the Henry Hub contract up 87 cents from Tuesday. The United States Natural Gas Fund rose 8.5% and EQT gained 5%. Weather forecasts signal Arctic cold and possible production freeze-offs in Texas. Coterra and Devon are in early merger talks, according to TradingView.
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

U.S. Henry Hub February natural gas futures surged 19.7% to $4.675 per mmBtu early Wednesday, following a 26.7% jump Tuesday. Traders cited colder weather forecasts and short covering. Next-day gas prices in New York soared nearly 200% to $11.76 per mmBtu, while Waha Hub prices stayed negative due to pipeline constraints. Attention shifts to Thursday’s U.S. storage report.
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

U.S. natural gas futures jumped 25.9% Tuesday, closing at $3.907 per mmBtu after forecasts of Arctic air drove traders to cover shorts. Cash prices in New York spiked to $11.76 per mmBtu, while Waha in West Texas stayed negative due to pipeline constraints. The United States Natural Gas Fund surged nearly 20% after hours. The EIA will release its next inventory report Jan. 22.
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

NYMEX February natural gas futures jumped 25.2% Tuesday to $3.885/mmBtu, the steepest daily gain since January 2022, as traders covered shorts on colder U.S. forecasts. Next-day cash prices in New York soared nearly 200% to $11.76/mmBtu, while West Texas Waha prices stayed below zero. U.S. LNG export flows matched record highs, and gas-linked funds rallied sharply.
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

Front-month Henry Hub natural gas futures jumped about 20% to $3.74/mmBtu Tuesday as forecasts signaled colder weather for late January. The U.S. Natural Gas Fund rose over 15%, and shares of major gas producers gained in morning trading. Traders now await Thursday’s storage data and further weather model updates to confirm the cold outlook.
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

U.S. natural gas futures soared over 20% Tuesday, with the front-month Henry Hub contract closing at $3.792 per mmBtu, as forecasts warned of Arctic air and a major winter storm in the Midwest and Northeast. The U.S. Weather Prediction Center expects temperatures 15 to 25 degrees below average. Traders are watching Thursday’s EIA storage report for signs of increased withdrawals. U.S. gas storage remains 106 Bcf above the five-year average.
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

U.S. natural gas futures surged Monday, with the February contract rising 57.3 cents to $3.676 per mmBtu on forecasts of a late-January cold spell. Analysts cited short-covering and steady LNG demand. U.S. markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with attention turning to Tuesday’s reopening and Thursday’s storage report. Europe’s TTF gas price dropped over 7% to about 34 euros per megawatt-hour.
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
18 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

Rio Tinto stock jumps as Glencore mega-merger is shelved; what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Rio Tinto’s U.S. shares closed up 2.5% at $93.37 Friday after the company ruled out a merger with Glencore, triggering a six-month “no-bid” lockout under UK takeover rules. Both companies cited disagreements over valuation. Attention now turns to Rio’s Feb. 19 results and iron ore prices, which fell below $100 a tonne amid weak Chinese demand.
iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

iFAST share price drops 3% as markets shut; earnings next week in focus

7 February 2026
iFAST shares fell 3.2% to S$9.64 in heavy trading Friday, closing near the day’s low as investors awaited FY2025 results due Feb. 12. The stock is about 13% below its 52-week high. iFAST recently agreed to buy a 30% stake in Financial Alliance for S$19.6 million, pending regulatory approval. Assets under administration stood at S$30.62 billion as of Sept. 30.
Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

Sembcorp Industries share price: what to watch after Friday dip as Feb 25 results near

7 February 2026
Sembcorp shares closed at S$6.05 on Friday, down 0.33%, as Singapore’s STI dropped 0.8%. Shareholders approved the A$6.5 billion Alinta Energy takeover on Jan 30, but the deal still faces regulatory and closing conditions. Sembcorp will release FY2025 results on Feb 25 before market open. Trading volume reached about 4.3 million shares.
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