The February NYMEX natural gas contract expired at $3.63 per MMBtu, and March gas fell below $2.90 as forecasts shifted to less extreme cold. The EIA reported a 99 Bcf storage withdrawal, well below the five-year average of 164 Bcf, but the outlook still turned bearish.
Warmer forecasts and a smaller-than-expected storage draw reduce near-term demand, pushing prices lower. Lower natural gas prices reduce energy costs for feed processing, though storage remains 16% below the five-year average.
Após 104 eventos baixista de clima passados, Gás natural subiu em mediana -7,8% em 5 sessões (22% de alta; metade central de -14,8% a -0,8%), e -3,3% em 20.
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Forecasts shifted to less extreme cold and March gas fell below $2.90, while a storage withdrawal well below the five-year average added to the bearish sentiment during the decline.