US Natgas Prices Fall to 3-Month Low
US natural gas futures fell more than 5% to below $3.1/MMBtu, the lowest since April 22, pressured by near-record output and forecasts for milder weather than previously expected. While temperatures remain hotter than normal through at least August 6, the revised forecast now shows less intense heat, reducing near-term cooling demand. Despite the summer heat, analysts expect record-high production will continue to support strong storage injections. Stockpiles are already about 6% above the seasonal norm. According to LSEG, average gas output in the Lower 48 has reached 107.2 billion cubic feet per day in July, surpassing June’s record of 106.4 bcfd. Meanwhile, gas flows to the eight major US LNG export facilities have climbed to 15.8 bcfd so far in July, up from June, as some units gradually return from maintenance and unplanned outages.