Nat-Gas Prices Rise on Expectations of Hot US temps to Boost Air-Conditioning

Written on 04/17/2026
Rich Asplund

May Nymex natural gas (NGK26 ) on Friday closed up +0.027 (+1.02%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Friday amid concerns that summer-like US spring temperatures will boost nat-gas demand from energy producers to power higher air-conditioning usage. The Commodity Weather Group said Friday that above-average temperatures are expected across the...Gas flame with blue reflection on dark backdrop by Bellanatella via iStock
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