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A general lack of weather load outside some parts of the West and Upper Plains and the previous day’s screen drop resulted in mixed pricing Tuesday in which losses slightly outweighed gains. There was little rhyme or reason in the distribution of movement, as various points within specific market areas went both up and down.

WSI Corp. said Monday that the eastern and southern parts of the country are expected to experience a “cold period,” while the western and northern areas of the U.S. should see warmer than normal temperatures on average from November through January.

WSI Corp. said Monday that the eastern and southern parts of the country are expected to experience a “cold period,” while the western and northern areas of the U.S. should see warmer than normal temperatures on average from November through January.

As part of a sweeping state initiative by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the state’s disparate energy agencies, including parts of the regulatory commission, are recommended for consolidation under a massive new “infrastructure” agency.

As part of a sweeping state initiative by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the state’s disparate energy agencies, including parts of the regulatory commission, are recommended for consolidation under a massive new “infrastructure” agency.

Except for 90-degree-plus high temperatures in parts of the West, fundamental weather demand remained subpar in most markets Thursday. Yet cash prices managed to solidify and strengthen the mild rally that had begun the previous day.

Despite the increased volatility for oil and natural gas prices, the shift of wealth from other parts of the U.S. economy into the energy sector will continue to drive stock prices higher — especially in the next year — according to Raymond James’ latest “Stat of the Week.”

Despite the increased volatility for oil and natural gas prices, the shift of wealth from other parts of the U.S. economy into the energy sector will continue to drive stock prices higher — especially in the next year — according to Raymond James’ latest “Stat of the Week.”

With some exceptions in the West, May pricing began Friday anywhere from flat to as much as about a quarter above April-ending levels. Cold weather that had been supporting Rockies prices through Thursday was due to yield to thermometer levels 5-20 degrees above average over the weekend, and thus that region saw most of the losses, topped by dips of about 30 and 15 cents at the highly temperature-sensitive CIG and Cheyenne Hub points respectively.