1536 ET - U.S. natural gas futures settle higher with a warmer weather outlook for the latter half of May seen lifting power-sector demand and a weekly inventory build landing in line with the norm. The EIA reported an 85 Bcf increase in underground storage for last week to 2,290 Bcf, which was 140 Bcf or 6.5% above the five-year average. If forecasts for above normal temperatures pan out, "look for natural gas to rally towards the $3 level," Robert Yawger of Mizuho says in a note. Nymex natural gas settles up 1% at $2.894/mmBtu. (anthony.harrup@wsj.com)
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May 14, 2026 15:36 ET (19:36 GMT)
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