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04/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2026 15:13

Natural Gas futures post largest drop in a month on EIA build.

May Natural Gas futures experienced their largest percentage drop since late March, with prices falling significantly during the session. The decline was largely driven by the latest EIA report, which revealed a build of 103 billion cubic feet-surpassing both market expectations and the five-year average of 64 billion cubic feet. This build increases overall supplies to 2,063 billion cubic feet, widening the surplus compared to last year. Looking ahead, weather patterns across the U.S. are expected to keep demand in the light to moderate range over the next seven days. Mild temperatures in the 60s to 80s will dominate much of the country, with cooler systems moving across the northern plains and Midwest, reinforcing a subdued demand outlook for the energy market.
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