0923 ET - U.S. natural gas futures gain ground ahead of the EIA's weekly inventory report, which is expected to show a bigger-than-usual withdrawal, widening the storage deficit over the five-year average. A bigger-than-expected draw could give nearby futures a lift, although "the impending Presidents Day holiday weekend and an early taste of spring weather across most of the U.S. may represent risks of a renewed test of support within the next 7-10 days," Eli Rubin of EBW Analytics says in a note. Nymex natural gas is up 3.4% at $3.267/mmBtu.(anthony.harrup@wsj.com)
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February 12, 2026 09:23 ET (14:23 GMT)
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