
Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23) on Tuesday closed +0.045 (+1.68%).
Nat-gas prices on Tuesday settled moderately higher as near-record high temperatures this week in the central and southwestern U.S will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to increase air-conditioning usage. Nat-gas prices Tuesday also had carryover support from a rally in European gas prices to a 2-week high. Gains in nat-gas were contained after forecaster Atmospheric G2 said cooler temperatures are expected for the central and eastern U.S from July 30-Aug 3.