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Hot US Temps and Middle East Tensions Boost Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.103 (+2.75%). July nat-gas prices on Tuesday rallied sharply for a third session and posted a 2-1/4 month nearest-futures high. Nat-gas prices rallied on expectations for hot weather in the US, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2025

Crude Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Tuesday closed up +3.07 (+4.28%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed up +0.0520 (+2.34%). Crude oil prices rallied sharply on Tuesday on the increase in Middle East tensions after President Trump downplayed the prospects for an early end to the Israel-Iran war. President...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2025

Which Iranian oil and gas facilities has Israel hit? Why do they matter?

Israel hit the world’s largest natural gasfield and other key Iranian energy facilities on Saturday night.

Al Jazeera · Jun 15, 2025

Crude Prices Slip as Dollar Strength Sparks Long Liquidation

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.31 (-0.47%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed down -0.0072 (-0.34%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Tuesday gave up an early advance and settled lower. Dollar strength (DXY00 ) on Tuesday sparked long liquidation pressures in crude oil, causing...

Barchart · Jun 10, 2025

What Trump’s 'Big Beautiful Bill' Means for Your Utility Bills

If passed, the 'Big Beautiful Bill' could make home energy upgrades more expensive and raise monthly costs. Here's how much more you might pay and how to prepare.

Kiplinger · Jun 9, 2025

Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Weekly EIA Inventories Climb More Than Expected

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.039 (-1.05%). July nat-gas prices on Thursday retreated from a 1-week high and closed lower after weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose more than expected. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories rose +122 bcf for the week ended May...

Barchart · Jun 5, 2025

As China restricts rare earths, Trump targets ethane in plastics manufacturing blow

Trump administration denies ethane exports to China in trade war escalation.

Fortune · Jun 4, 2025

Crude Prices Retreat on Reports Saudi Arabia Open to Boosting Oil Production

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.56 (-0.88%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) closed down -0.0448 (-2.16%). Crude oil prices fell from a 2-week high Wednesday and turned lower after weaker-than-expected US economic reports raised concern about energy demand. Losses in crude accelerated today after Bloomberg...

Barchart · Jun 4, 2025

Nat-Gas Prices Slip as US Weather Forecasts Moderate

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.006 (-0.16%). July nat-gas prices on Wednesday posted modest losses as temperature forecasts moderated across the central and eastern US, which could curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air-conditioning. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 stated on Wednesday that forecasts...

Barchart · Jun 4, 2025

Crude Prices Tumble on Reports Saudi Arabia Seeks Additional Production Hikes

July WTI crude oil (CLN25 ) today is down -0.86 (-1.36%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN25 ) is down -0.0465 (-2.24%). Crude oil prices today fell from a 2-week high and turned lower after weaker-than-expected US economic reports raised concern about energy demand. Losses in crude accelerated today after Bloomberg...

Barchart · Jun 4, 2025