
US natural gas futures rose about 2% to a two-month high of $3.267/mmBtu as the November contract became front-month. Gas flows to LNG export plants increased despite higher daily output and ample storage.
Cash prices at Waha and AECO stayed negative because of pipeline maintenance constraints.
Rising LNG feedgas demand supports Henry Hub prices, which feed into US fertilizer and energy costs for feed producers. Pipeline constraints keep regional cash prices depressed, so the impact is uneven across hubs.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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The November contract becoming front-month on expiry (roll from the lower October contract) and rising LNG feedgas lifted prices to a two-month high, consistent with a sharp jump around Sept 28-29.