Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Barchart
Barchart
Rich Asplund

Nat-Gas Prices Rise on the Prospects of Warmer US Temps

May Nymex natural gas (NGK24) on Monday closed up by +0.039 (+2.23%).

May nat gas prices Monday posted moderate gains as warm weather forecasted for the eastern half of the US for early May may boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage.  Maxar Technologies said Monday that the eastern half of the US will see above-normal temperatures for May 2-6.  The outlook for reduced US nat-gas production also supports prices after last Friday's weekly report from Baker Hughes showed US nat-gas drilling rigs in the week ending April 19 fell to a 2-1/4 year low of 106 rigs.  

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.