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Natural gas prices swing again after Winter Storm Fern — Henry Hub traders eye Thursday storage data

Natural gas prices swing again after Winter Storm Fern — Henry Hub traders eye Thursday storage data

U.S. natural gas futures fell 2.7% to $6.62 per MMBtu Tuesday, retreating from a 29% surge that sent prices to their highest since December 2022. The drop followed easing cold weather after Winter Storm Fern, which had cut Lower 48 production by up to 20 billion cubic feet per day and sent Northeast spot prices briefly to $150. LNG exports remain constrained as freeze-offs persist.
27 January 2026
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Natural gas price drops after winter-storm spike as contract roll hits; UNG and EQT slip

Natural gas price drops after winter-storm spike as contract roll hits; UNG and EQT slip

U.S. natural gas futures dropped over 5% Tuesday as the March Henry Hub contract fell 20.9 cents to $3.689/mmBtu after rolling forward. The United States Natural Gas Fund slid 3.8%, EQT lost 2.6%, and Antero Resources dropped 3.6%. Monday’s expiring contract had surged nearly 30% to $6.80/mmBtu amid storm-driven production losses. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report for withdrawal data.
27 January 2026
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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

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures closed at $5.275 per mmBtu Friday, up 4.6%, as traders braced for Winter Storm Fern and possible supply disruptions. Spot power prices on PJM’s grid topped $3,000 per megawatt-hour. Nearly 3 Bcf per day of gas output was frozen by Friday, with more disruptions expected Jan. 26. EIA reported storage at 3,065 Bcf, about 6% above the five-year average.
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

U.S. natural gas futures closed Friday at $5.275/mmBtu, the largest weekly gain since 1990, after volatile trading driven by Winter Storm Fern and freeze-off concerns. The storm is expected to cut output by up to 86 bcf over two weeks, with the PJM grid operator warning of record electricity demand. Storage stood at 3,065 bcf as of Jan. 16, 6% above the five-year average. Traders await the Jan. 29 storage report for further direction.
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

Front-month NYMEX Henry Hub gas settled at $5.275/mmBtu Friday, up about 5% on the day as Winter Storm Fern and colder forecasts drove prices higher. Energy Aspects expects the storm could cut U.S. gas output by 86 billion cubic feet over two weeks. Storage fell to 3,065 bcf as of Jan. 16, still above the five-year range. Gas-linked stocks, including the UNG ETF, rose on the rally.
24 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

U.S. natural gas futures soared 6.2% to $5.356/mmBtu Friday as traders braced for an Arctic cold snap expected to hit the eastern U.S. this weekend. Gas storage stood at 3,065 bcf after a larger-than-expected 120 bcf withdrawal last week, keeping inventories 177 bcf above the five-year average. Shares of EQT, Antero Resources, and Cheniere Energy also rose. Traders now await the next EIA storage report on Jan. 29.
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

U.S. natural gas futures fell 6.1% to $4.737/mmBtu early Friday after a three-day, 63% surge driven by an Arctic blast and a larger-than-expected storage draw. The PJM Interconnection warned next week’s power demand could top 130,000 MW. Storage dropped 120 Bcf last week but remains above last year’s level. Traders cited freeze-offs and volatile weather as key risks.
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

U.S. February Henry Hub natural gas futures jumped 13% to $5.505 per mmBtu after the EIA reported a storage draw of 120 billion cubic feet, leaving inventories above the five-year average. The U.S. Natural Gas Fund ETF rose 3.8%, while gas-related stocks traded mixed. CME Group saw record trading volumes as cold weather forecasts drove volatility. The February contract expires Jan. 28.
22 January 2026
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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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    May 21, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) revealed that senior executives purchased additional shares under UK employee share plans. This move signals confidence from company insiders, potentially impacting investor sentiment. The share plans typically allow executives to buy stocks at favorable terms, aligning their interests with shareholders. This development follows recent trends of insider buying at major beverage firms, often seen as a positive market indicator. Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is a leading bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola products across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, making executive share purchases noteworthy for stakeholders monitoring executive confidence and market positioning.

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