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Leticia Gonzales

Leticia Gonzales joined Natural Gas Intelligence as a markets contributor in 2014 after nine years at S&P Global Platts, where she was involved in producing the daily and forward price indexes for U.S. electricity and natural gas markets. She joined NGI full time in 2019 to cover North American natural gas markets and news and in 2021 was appointed Price & Markets Editor. In this role, Leticia oversees NGI's Daily Gas Price Index, including the process for calculating, monitoring, and publishing its natural gas daily prices.

Most Markets Fall On Waning Demand After Brief Spike

Most Markets Fall On Waning Demand After Brief Spike

Natural gas forwards markets were generally lower this week as unconvincing weather forecasts, returning production and bearish storage data weighed on prices.

January 23, 2015
Traders Flummoxed as Northeastern Natural Gas Basis Surged Higher Last Week

Traders Flummoxed as Northeastern Natural Gas Basis Surged Higher Last Week

Natural gas forwards markets in the U.S. Northeast were revived last week, with prompt-month basis prices at the volatile New England hub surging more than $2 on a host of factors, including one that a regional trader said had nothing to do with fundamentals.

January 20, 2015
Northeast NatGas Basis Skyrockets; Traders Differ on Why

Northeast NatGas Basis Skyrockets; Traders Differ on Why

Natural gas forwards markets in the U.S. Northeast were revived this week, with prompt-month basis prices at the volatile New England hub surging more than $2 on a host of factors, including one that a regional trader said had nothing to do with fundamentals.

January 16, 2015
Recent Cold Snap Fails to Boost Northeast Natural Gas Basis

Recent Cold Snap Fails to Boost Northeast Natural Gas Basis

There was no stopping the sharp slide Northeast natural gas forward basis prices have been on this week, with prompt-month prices plunging as much as nearly $2, as weather forecasts are calling for a warm-up in temperatures after a few more days of frigid conditions.

January 12, 2015
Northeast Natural Gas Basis Continues Freefall Despite Current Frigid Temps

Northeast Natural Gas Basis Continues Freefall Despite Current Frigid Temps

There was no stopping the sharp slide Northeast natural gas forward basis prices have been on this week, with prompt-month prices plunging as much as nearly $2, as weather forecasts are calling for a warm-up in temperatures after a few more days of frigid conditions.

January 9, 2015
Natural Gas Forward Basis Enters 2015 In A Slump

Natural Gas Forward Basis Enters 2015 In A Slump

Natural gas forward basis markets ended 2014 on a downslope, falling under the pressure of a bearish storage report and apparent little confidence in weather forecasts ahead of the New Year’s holiday.

January 5, 2015
2014 Ends With a Whimper for Natural Gas Forward Basis

2014 Ends With a Whimper for Natural Gas Forward Basis

Natural gas forward basis markets ended 2014 on a downslope, falling under the pressure of a bearish storage report and apparent little confidence in weather forecasts ahead of the New Year’s holiday.

January 2, 2015
Jolly St. Nick Brings Much Cheaper Gas to U.S. Northeast, Midwest

Jolly St. Nick Brings Much Cheaper Gas to U.S. Northeast, Midwest

Natural gas markets were lower across the board as the Christmas Eve storm projected to hit the U.S. is now expected to bring cold air and rain, instead of snow, to key market regions like the Midwest and Northeast.

December 23, 2014
NatGas Traders Await Holiday Weather; Forward Basis Up at Key Consuming Regions

NatGas Traders Await Holiday Weather; Forward Basis Up at Key Consuming Regions

Natural gas forwards markets were generally stagnant during the third week of December as traders opted for a wait-and-see approach regarding the latest weather forecasts, which show a winter storm developing on Christmas Eve.

December 22, 2014
NatGas Forward Basis Up at Some Key Consuming Regions; Algonquin Tanks

NatGas Forward Basis Up at Some Key Consuming Regions; Algonquin Tanks

Natural gas forwards markets were generally stagnant during the third week of December as traders opted for a wait-and-see approach regarding the latest weather forecasts, which show a winter storm developing on Christmas Eve.

December 19, 2014