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Natural gas futures traded in the green much of Wednesday, lifted by colder weather trends that pointed to increased heating demand through the second half of April. Near-record liquefied natural gas (LNG) levels continued to provide price support as well. But a sixth-straight day of gains proved elusive as traders took profits late in the…

Natural gas futures advanced for a fourth consecutive session on Monday as a bout of chilly spring weather was forecast to sweep across large swaths of the Lower 48, likely providing a boost for demand and cash prices. The May Nymex contract settled at $2.561/MMBtu, up 3.5 cents day/day. June climbed 3.8 cents to $2.643.…

Natural gas futures took a dramatic fall after the Easter holiday weekend as weather forecasts shifted much warmer for the next couple of weeks. With April on pace to be warmer than normal, the May Nymex gas futures contract plunged 12.8 cents Monday to settle at $2.511/MMBtu. June fell 11.5 cents to $2.582. Spot gas…

Natural gas futures gained ground Monday. April closed out its run as the prompt month amid forecasts for light domestic demand but robust export volumes. The April Nymex contract settled at $2.586/MMBtu, up 2.9 cents day/day. May, which becomes the prompt month on Tuesday, advanced 3.4 cents to $2.653. NGI’s Spot Gas National Avg. gained…

Natural gas futures on Monday advanced for a second consecutive session, boosted by continued robust liquefied natural gas (LNG) levels. The April Nymex contract settled at $2.582/MMBtu, up 4.7 cents day/day. May gained 5.3 cents to $2.619. NGI’s Spot Gas National Avg. rose 4.0 cents to $2.310, with prices up across the Rocky Mountains region…

Natural gas futures on Tuesday found momentum as signs of sustained strength in liquefied natural gas (LNG) levels offset forecasts for mild weather and light heating demand.   The April Nymex contract settled at $2.562/MMBtu, up 7.8 cents day/day. May gained 7.4 cents to $2.597. On Monday, the prompt month dropped 11.6 cents and fell to…

Natural gas futures on Monday dropped further amid a diminished demand outlook, extending steady losses recorded over the first half of March. The April Nymex contract settled at $2.484/MMBtu, down 11.6 cents day/day. The prompt month has now lost ground eight of the past nine trading sessions. The May contract has declined in tandem. It…

Natural gas futures on Monday tumbled for a fourth straight day amid mild weather, demand uncertainty and steady production. The April Nymex contract settled at $2.664/MMBtu, down 3.7 cents day/day. May fell 4.1 cents to $2.698. Weak near-term weather demand also weighed on cash prices. NGI’s Spot Gas National Avg. shed 25.5 cents to $2.500.…

Natural gas futures on Monday hovered in a narrow range of gains and losses as traders weighed outlooks for mild spring weather and its dampening effect on domestic demand against a recovery in liquefied natural gas (LNG) levels. The April Nymex contract ultimately settled at $2.777/MMBtu, up six-tenths of a cent day/day, supported by strength…