
US natural gas futures slid about 3% to a two-week low on Friday, with the April contract settling at $3.834/mmBtu. Record Lower 48 output and forecasts for milder weather through mid-March reduced expected heating demand and storage withdrawals, though record LNG feedgas flows continued.
Milder weather and record output reduce near-term demand for gas-fired power and feed-related energy costs, which weighs on natural gas prices and modestly on fertilizer (urea/ammonia) cost expectations.
Setelah 104 peristiwa cuaca bearish sebelumnya, Gas Alam bergerak median -7,8% selama 5 sesi (22% lebih tinggi; separuh tengah -14,8% sampai -0,8%), dan -3,3% selama 20 sesi.
Pergerakan benchmark setiap komoditas dari penutupan terakhir sebelum peristiwa. Pembacaan historis menggabungkan peristiwa serupa di masa lalu; itu menggambarkan apa yang terjadi, bukan apa yang akan terjadi. Bukan nasihat investasi.