
July Nymex natural gas (NGN25) on Monday closed up by +0.167 (+4.66%).
July nat-gas prices on Monday rallied sharply as forecasts called for hotter temperatures in the eastern US, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 on Monday said that near-record heat will encompass the eastern half of the US from June 21-25.