Shoulder Season Chill Hits Natural Gas Futures

Natural gas futures prices have declined despite near-term forecast of hotter temperatures. The recent slump is attributed to shoulder season, which is characterized by lower demand for natural gas during the transition period between winter and summer.

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Natural gas prices are expected to remain volatile in the near term as demand fluctuates with changing temperatures. The current forecast indicates hotter temperatures ahead, but the shoulder season chill has already taken its toll on futures prices.