
September Nymex natural gas (NGU23) on Monday closed +0.039 (+1.54%).
Nat-gas prices Monday rallied to a 1-1/2 week high and closed moderately higher as forecasts for hot U.S. temperatures will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said above-average temperatures are expected in Texas and the central U.S. from September 3-7.