
US natural gas futures advanced on higher LNG feedgas estimates ahead of the October contract's expiry, with October Nymex up 4.4 cents to $2.700/MMBtu. Forecasts called for warm weather into mid-October.
Warmer forecasts reduce near-term heating demand, so the gain is largely driven by export flows and weakens the case for a major US gas rally.
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Dated 2023-09-27, it reports US natural gas futures rising on higher LNG feedgas estimates and warm-weather forecasts ahead of October contract expiry, a direct demand-side driver of the day's jump.