
June Nymex natural gas (NGM23) on Thursday closed up +0.227 (+9.60%).
Jun nat-gas Thursday rallied sharply and posted a 2-month high. A smaller-than-expected build in weekly domestic supplies sparked a rally in nat-gas prices. The EIA reported nat-gas inventories rose +99 bcf last week, well below expectations of +108 bcf. Nat-gas prices also rose on forecasts for hot U.S. weather, boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning usage. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said above-normal temperatures are expected across most of the northern U.S. states from May 23-June 1.