
February Nymex natural gas (NGG24) on Friday closed -0.043 (-1.68%).
Nat-gas prices on Friday posted moderate losses as longer-range weather forecasts trended warmer for the central and eastern U.S., which will reduce heating demand for nat-gas. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Friday's forecast is warmer than Thursday's forecast for the central and eastern U.S. from Jan 8-12.