Commodities
US Natural Gas Falls Alongside Crude Amid Iran Pressure Plan
US natural gas futures fell alongside crude and European gas futures on August 25, 2026, as a US plan to increase economic pressure on Iran seemed less likely to affect physical supply.
The plan, which would put more sanctions on the country's oil industry, initially sent shockwaves through energy markets. However, investors soon realized that the US has limited flexibility in ramping up liquefied natural gas exports, making it less affected by such geopolitical developments in the short run.