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What is the latest prediction for natural gas? ›

Natural Gas Price Prediction for Next Week (13th - 17th May 2024)
Natural Gas ViewLevels
Support 2162.40
Resistance 1198.70
Resistance 2210.10
CMP189.40
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4 days ago

Where can I see natural gas futures? ›

Access the world's most liquid natural gas market on CME Direct, a one-stop trading platform for futures, options, and blocks.

How much are natural gas futures? ›

Recent Contracts
LastDate/Time
Natural Gas (NYM $/mmbtu) Front Month$2.310May 14, 2024 8:49 a.m.
Natural Gas Jul 2024$2.525May 14, 2024 8:49 a.m.
Natural Gas Aug 2024$2.599May 14, 2024 8:49 a.m.
Natural Gas Sep 2024$2.585May 14, 2024 8:49 a.m.
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What is the price of HH natural gas? ›

Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price is at a current level of 1.95, up from 1.88 the previous market day and down from 2.12 one year ago. This is a change of 3.72% from the previous market day and -8.02% from one year ago. The Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price measures the price in US Dollar per 1 Million Btu.

Will natural gas rise or fall? ›

Natural gas is always lighter than air, and will rise in a room if allowed to escape from a burner or leaking fitting. On the contrary, propane is heavier than air and will settle in a basem*nt or other low level. Incomplete combustion can occur when the gas mixture is richer than 10%.

Is it buy or sell natural gas today? ›

Today its technical rating is buy, but remember that market conditions change all the time, so it's always crucial to do your own research. See more of Natural Gas Futures technicals for a more comprehensive analysis.

What is the best time to trade natural gas? ›

Extreme winter weather conditions can increase the demand further, which can cause prices to go up quickly. During warmer months, fewer homes use natural gas, which could cause prices to drop and the market to be less volatile.

Why are natural gas prices falling? ›

Natural gas prices (NG=F) are down nearly 40% year to date amid a glut in supply and a milder-than-expected winter. But analysts see an upside for the commodity going into the end of the year — in part due to growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence.

Will natural gas prices go up in 2024? ›

Average U.S. spot natural gas prices during 2024 and 2025 are forecast to be higher than in 2023, due to natural gas demand growth outpacing supply growth during the respective periods.

How do natural gas futures work? ›

With a futures contract, traders agree to the delivery of a certain amount of natural gas at a set date in the future for an agreed-upon price. However, this does mean that the trader may have to eventually take delivery of the asset.

Why are natural gas futures up? ›

Including today's 5.2% gain, natural-gas futures prices have risen 46% since late March. Natural-gas prices added to their recent rally following a government report that showed less fuel was injected into U.S. storage facilities last week than analysts expected.

How big is a natural gas futures contract? ›

Each contract holds 10,000 MMBTU. Minimum tick value: The tick value of a natural gas contract is $10. Since natural gas prices fluctuate in increments of $0.001, 10,000 MMBTUs multiplied by $0.001 equals $10. Trading months: Natural gas futures have contracts for every month of the year.

Where is natural gas the cheapest? ›

States with the cheapest natural gas rates
StateResidential gas rates January 2024
North Dakota6.51
Illinois6.54
Iowa7.6
South Dakota7.78
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Where is natural gas most expensive? ›

1. Hawaii. Despite Hawaii leading with the highest price, the state consumes the least amount of natural gas in the country with 0.1 million BTU per capita. Hawaii also ranks as the 8th most energy-efficient state.

What is the highest price of natural gas? ›

Historically, Natural gas reached an all time high of 15.78 in December of 2005. Natural gas - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on May 13 of 2024.

What is the outlook for natural gas in 2024? ›

This should lead to a reduction in inventory and for the spot gas price to be bid higher. -- For the full-year 2024, we forecast the NYMEX price to average $3.50/thousand cubic feet (mcf) and the AECO price to average CAD 3.00/mcf, in line with our previous forecasts.

Why is the natural gas price dropping? ›

Natural gas prices (NG=F) are down nearly 40% year to date amid a glut in supply and a milder-than-expected winter. But analysts see an upside for the commodity going into the end of the year — in part due to growing electricity demand from artificial intelligence.

What is natural gas trading at right now? ›

Natural Gas (Henry Hub) LIVE QUOTE
Last 2.24 USD+/- -0.01
Trade Time 01:51:00 AMPrevious Close 2.25

What is Henry Hub natural gas? ›

Henry Hub is a natural gas pipeline located in Erath, Louisiana, that serves as the official delivery location for futures contracts on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).

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