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Natural Gas Futures Soar Past $2.80/MMBtu Amid Hotter Forecasts

Guavy AI Editorial Team Published August 19, 2026

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Natural gas futures prices surged past $2.80/MMBtu early on Wednesday, driven by hotter overnight weather trends and a pullback in production.

The September contract broke through the $2.80 threshold as forecasts for higher temperatures strengthened the near-term outlook for natural gas demand.

At the same time, a decline in production added to the bullish sentiment, contributing to the sharp price increase.

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