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NYSE:UNG News 19 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Natural gas price slips after record storage draw; EQT rises while Williams drops on deal talk

Natural gas price slips after record storage draw; EQT rises while Williams drops on deal talk

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.4% to $3.46/mmBtu Friday despite a record 360 Bcf weekly storage draw, as traders focused on shifting weather forecasts. Lower 48 gas production rebounded to around 105 Bcf/d after Winter Storm Fern, while LNG feedgas demand dropped as much as 43% during the cold snap. EQT, Antero, and Cheniere shares rose; Williams Companies fell on acquisition speculation.
Natural gas price rises after record EIA storage draw — UNG, EQT and what comes next

Natural gas price rises after record EIA storage draw — UNG, EQT and what comes next

U.S. natural gas futures rose 1.7% to $3.525 per mmBtu Thursday after the EIA reported a record weekly storage withdrawal of 360 billion cubic feet. Inventories now sit 27 Bcf below the five-year average. The United States Natural Gas Fund closed at $13.52 and edged up in after-hours trading. EQT shares dipped 0.1% ahead of its Feb. 17 earnings report.
Natural gas price pauses near $3.45 as EIA storage report looms; gas stocks mixed

Natural gas price pauses near $3.45 as EIA storage report looms; gas stocks mixed

U.S. natural gas futures hovered near $3.45/mmBtu Thursday as traders awaited the EIA’s weekly storage update following Monday’s 25.7% price plunge, the steepest since 1995. Analysts expect a record storage withdrawal of up to 379 Bcf for the week ending Jan. 30. March Nymex gas rose 4.65% Wednesday amid a Northeast cold snap. Antero Resources completed its $2.8 billion HG Energy II acquisition, backed by a $1.5 billion loan.
Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

Natural gas price snaps back after Monday’s 30-year plunge as “draw for the ages” nears

NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas futures climbed 3.6% to $3.43 per mmBtu Wednesday, rebounding after Monday’s 25.7% plunge, the steepest since 1995. Traders await Thursday’s EIA storage report, with analysts expecting a record 366 bcf withdrawal for the week ended Jan. 30. U.S. gas stocks and funds were mixed in early trading. Weather forecasts and storage data continue to drive volatile price swings.
Natural gas prices get crushed and UNG plunges as warm forecasts flip the trade

Natural gas prices get crushed and UNG plunges as warm forecasts flip the trade

Shares of the United States Natural Gas Fund fell 26% to $12.51 Monday as U.S. natural gas futures plunged, with March Henry Hub contracts settling at $3.54 per MMBtu, down 18.7%. EQT dropped 5%, and pipeline firms Cheniere Energy, Kinder Morgan, and Williams also declined. U.S. LNG exports slipped to 11.3 million tonnes in January after outages. Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announced a $58 billion all-stock merger.
Natural gas price whipsaws on February contract expiry; UNG slips, EQT rises

Natural gas price whipsaws on February contract expiry; UNG slips, EQT rises

February Henry Hub natural gas futures closed at $6.954 per mmBtu Wednesday after swinging between $7.325 and $5.770 on expiry day. U.S. gas production rose 2.5% as output recovered from storm-related shutdowns. UNG fell 1.1% after hours, while major gas producers ended higher. Traders await Thursday’s U.S. storage report and early February weather forecasts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

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Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
XRP price today slips near $1.42 as thin weekend liquidity keeps traders on edge

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XRP fell about 5% Saturday to $1.42, extending a 22% weekly drop as thin liquidity and macro jitters drove sharp swings. Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a brief plunge, while ether surged 12%. Ripple outlined plans for an “Institutional DeFi” roadmap, including a new lending protocol and permissioned DEX. The Federal Reserve held rates steady last week, with officials signaling caution on inflation.
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