Saturday, October 17, 2026

Gas Futures News

El Nino and record supply are affecting US natgas price this winter

Analysts said that US natural gas will be cheaper than last winter due to a strong El Nino climate pattern, which is expected to curb demand, and the?ample supply of gas, which keeps supplies balanced. Gas prices that are lower during the peak heating season of December to February could help consumers save money on heating and keep electricity prices in check. This would be a relief for them as inflationary pressures continue.

US Natural Gas Futures Reach Four-Week High

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U.S. natural gas futures rose to a near four-week high on Wednesday, supported by forecasts for hotter weather and firm oil prices, while investors awaited a federal storage report due this week. Front-month gas futures for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 9.6 cents, or 3.5%, to $2.87 per million British thermal units, their highest level since July 24.

Expand Energy, a Natgas producer, beats expectations for the second quarter profit

Expand Energy, the U.S. natural gas producer, beat Wall Street's?estimates of a?second quarter profit? on Tuesday. U.S. producers benefit from the surge in electricity demand for natural gases to power data centres as well as a rise in liquefied gas exports. The company produced an average of?6.9 billion cubic feet per day during the quarter ended in June. This is up from 6.6 bcfepd the previous year.

EQT misses quarterly profit estimates on weak gas prices, raises production forecast

The 'energy company EQT, based in the United States, missed Wall Street expectations for a?second quarter profit on Tuesday due to lower natural gas prices. The Middle East conflict sent international benchmark prices soaring, but the U.S. Henry Hub prices were well below historical and previous averages due to record domestic production, storage capacity and comfortable levels. Natural gas futures were $3.020 for a million British thermal units.

US Natural Gas Prices Drop to Six Week Low

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U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a six-week low on Thursday on expectations gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants will remain low through late August due to planned maintenance at Freeport LNG's plant in Texas, and after the release of a federal report showing last week's storage build was much bigger than expected.Front-month gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 13.9 cents…

US Natural Gas Prices Fall With Ample Supply Maintaining Pressure on Market

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U.S. natural gas futures fell for a second straight session on Monday, as ample supplies kept pressure on the market despite forecasts for hotter weather in the coming weeks. On its first day as the front-month, gas futures for August delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 8.2 cents, or 2.5%, to $3.20 per million British thermal units. The contract is down 2.7% so far this month.

Expand Energy raises its annual production and capex forecasts due to higher natgas price

Expand Energy, the U.S. natural-gas producer, beat Wall Street's estimates for its first-quarter profits on Tuesday and increased its outlook for capital spending and production?for 2026. It cited a combination of?stronger commodities prices and higher output. U.S. natural gas futures rose by more than 8% in average from the quarter of January to March compared to a year earlier, boosted by a brief surge in January spot prices due Winter Storm Fern.

EQT exceeds profit expectations on higher commodity prices and sales volume

U.S. 'natural gas producer EQT Corp. beat Wall Street?estimates?for?first-quarter?"profit?"on Tuesday. Benefiting from higher commodity?prices and output. The soaring demand for power from data centers and the growing exports of liquefied gas are driving?U.S. Natural gas consumption is increasing, which encourages producers to increase output in order to meet the rising demand. U.S.

US Natural Gas Reach a One-Week High as Output Drops, LNG Exports Surge

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U.S. natural gas futures edged up to a fresh one-week high on Monday on a drop in output over the past couple of weeks and forecasts for cooler weather and higher demand through early May than previously expected.Gas futures were also supported by near-record gas flows to U.S. liquefied natural gas export plants and a roughly 6% jump in crude futures on fears the U.S.-Iran ceasefire could collapse after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship.

EOG Resources exceeds profit expectations on the back of strong production and higher gas prices

EOG Resources beat estimates for the fourth quarter profit on Tuesday as higher natgas and output prices offset a drop in crude oil prices. U.S. Natural Gas Futures increased over 11% sequentially during the fourth quarter. This was due to stronger demand, and an increase in pipeline volumes. The rise ended a downward trend that began in the second quarter because of record U.S. Production.

EQT Corp beats quarterly profit estimates on higher natgas prices, sales volumes

EQT Corp, a U.S. energy company, beat Wall Street 'estimates' for its fourth-quarter adjusted profits?on Tuesday. It benefited from higher natural gas prices and increased sales volumes. This sent the shares of EQT Corp up more than 1% during extended trading. The demand for liquefied gas (LNG), driven by data centers that are power-hungry, has pushed U.S. gas companies to increase their production. U.S.

Prices for gas in Europe rise due to lower winds and tensions between the U.S. and Iran

The benchmark British and Dutch wholesale prices of gas rose, as fears about the increasing tensions between Iran and the United States and the declining wind output increased. LSEG data revealed that the benchmark Dutch 'contract for March' at the TTF hub had risen by 2.00 euros?to $33.30 per megawatt-hour, or $11.54/mmBtu by 0914 GMT. The Dutch April rate was up by 0.80 euros at 31.05 Euro/MWh.

EUROPE GAS-European gas prices drop on warmer temperatures and US gas price drops

The benchmark British and Dutch wholesale gasoline prices dropped on Tuesday morning, as warmer temperatures were expected to?curb demand. This was followed by a market that had seen prices plummet in the U.S. after freezing temperatures eased. LSEG data shows that the benchmark?Dutch Front-Month Contract at the TTF Hub was down 2.17 Euros at 32.30 EUR per Megawatt Hour, or $11.18 /mmBtu by 0910 GMT. This week, the contract is down more than 20%.

Expand Energy exceeds its fourth-quarter profit expectations and plans to reduce debt by $1 billion in 2026

?U.S. Expand Energy, a natural gas producer, beat Wall Street's estimates for the fourth quarter profit on Tuesday. It aims to improve its balance sheet by reducing debts of at least $1 billion in 2026. The company was able to benefit from the higher prices, as U.S. Natural Gas Futures jumped over 11% sequentially during the fourth quarter. This broke a downward trend that began in the second quarter.

Prices of EUROPE Gas are slightly higher as US cold continues a curb on LNG

The wholesale gas prices in the Netherlands and Britain rose slightly Tuesday morning, as freezing temperatures in the United States continue to limit liquefied natural gas exports. By 0931 GMT the benchmark Dutch front-month contract was 0.60 euros higher, or $14.02/mmBtu at the TTF Hub. On Monday, the price of oil reached its highest level since April of last year. The British day-ahead contract rose 3.70 pence, to 105 pence a therm.

Prices for gas in Europe go up after US winter storm restricts LNG exports

The Dutch and British wholesale prices of gas rose slightly Tuesday morning, as the freezing weather in America continued to?curb liquefied gas exports. A winter storm in the U.S. has left more than 548, 000 homes and businesses without power. The storm is set to be the most expensive severe weather event since wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area in early 2025. LSEG…

EUROPE GAS-Dutch prices fall tracking U.S. futures

Dutch wholesale gas prices fell on Wednesday morning, as U.S. Natural Gas Futures fell. Demand and supply forecasts in north-west Europe were stable. LSEG data revealed that the benchmark European gas contract - the front-month Dutch contract on TTF hub - was?down 1.67 euros to 37.95 euros for a megawatt hour (MWh), which is $11.03/mmBtu, at 0908 GMT. The contract for March fell by 1,54 euros, to 36.26 Euro/MWh.

India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative

Executives from India's leading importers have said that the demand for liquefied gas in India is expected to increase over the next few years. This will be driven by the demand for city gas, fertilizers, power, and refining. They added that a lower price would be necessary to encourage further consumption. India is the fourth largest 'buyer' of LNG in the world and wants to increase the gas share to 15% from its current 6.2% by 2030.

India's demand for LNG is set to increase across industries, if prices are cooperative

Executives from the country's largest importers have said that India's appetite is likely to increase in the next few years, due to the demand for liquefied gas across fertiliser, city-gas, refining, and power sectors. They added that a lower price would be necessary to increase consumption. India is currently the fourth largest buyer of LNG in the world. It aims to increase the gas share to 15% of its energy mix by 2030, up from the current 6.2%.

US natgas prices soar by 140% in the Arctic storm, increasing consumer costs

U.S. Natural Gas?Futures have jumped 140% in the last seven trading days. Cash gas and power prices also hit record highs this week, as an Arctic blast sent heating demands soaring, and frozen?oil?and?gas wells cut gas production to a 2-year low. Power prices are expected to rise sharply, putting pressure on consumers already paying higher bills due to the demand for power, particularly from data centers.