February Nymex gas futures fell 9.5 cents to $3.523/mmBtu, down 11.6% since the January contract expired. Forecasts turned materially warmer, with temperatures expected to average about 50°F and no major cold shots through January 19.
Analysts estimated the revision could remove about 35 Bcf of demand from a 15-day outlook.
Warmer forecasts cut projected heating demand and reduce the risk of freeze-offs, which lowers near-term gas price expectations.
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 turned materially warmer with no major cold through Jan 19, removing about 35 Bcf of demand and leaving Feb Nymex down 11.6% since the January contract expired.