
August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25) on Monday closed down -0.240 (-6.73%).
Aug nat-gas prices plunged to a 1-week low Monday on the outlook for cooler US temperatures, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to provide increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Vaisala said forecasts shifted cooler in the West for July 26-30, and an active storm track could signal cooler risks in the Midwest and Northeast for July 31 to August 4.