
Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23) on Friday closed -0.027 (-1.03%).
Nat-gas prices Friday dropped to a 2-week low and closed moderately lower. A larger-than-expected build in weekly EIA gas stockpiles weighed on prices after the EIA reported nat-gas inventories rose +72 bcf last week, above expectations of +65 bcf. Also, normal to below-normal temperatures are forecast for the north-central and eastern U.S. from July 12-16, reducing nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning.