US natural gas futures rose to their highest since August as Gulf producers shut wells ahead of Hurricane Delta, which was forecast to hit Louisiana with winds above 100 mph. A storage report showed a 75 bcf injection, in line with expectations and below the five-year average, keeping inventories on track for a record high by end-October.
Production losses from the storm outweigh the comfortable storage position, supporting prices in the short term. Higher gas prices lift energy and fertilizer costs for feed manufacturers.
Após 221 eventos altista de clima passados, Gás natural subiu em mediana +3,3% em 5 sessões (61% de alta; metade central de -5,2% a +14,0%), e -0,3% em 20.
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