The Energy Information Administration (EIA) said natural gas storage inventories rose by 29 Bcf for the week ending Aug. 4. The larger-than-expected injection sent futures prices, already more than 5.0 cents lower day/day, tumbling further.

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At A Glance:

Natural gas futures rocketed to a six-week high midweek amid ongoing heat in Texas, technical support and continued soft production in the wake of pipeline maintenance events. The September Nymex gas futures contract settled Wednesday at $2.959/MMBtu, up 18.2 cents on the day. October climbed 18.9 cents to $3.053.

Spot gas prices also climbed as heat continued unabated across Texas and the greater South Central...