Market Insight
Residential and commercial demand support Henry Hub
Increasing gas demand from the residential and commercial sectors in the US will support exchange-traded and regional gas prices in the coming weeks.
Pressure on prices ahead as Rough set to reopen
Warmer weather and the start of withdrawals from the UK's Rough storage facility will put pressure on gas prices in early December.
North America
Slow gas injection rates support Henry Hub
Lower gas injection rates in the US compared with this time last year are supporting the Henry Hub front-month futures price.
15 June 2016
Europe
Temperatures in Europe rise but hub prices refuse to slide
The NBP day-ahead averaged around 33-34 p/th last week, while day-ahead prices at Europe’s other major hubs stayed above 31 p/th.
15 June 2016
Europe
European hub prices boosted as maintenance cuts supplies
The NBP day-ahead has averaged around 35 p/th over the past week, a sizeable jump from the 31 p/th average seen over the previous week.
8 June 2016
North America
Henry Hub hits 2016 high with surging power demand
The Henry Hub front-month futures price has reached its highest level so far in 2016 as gas demand rises in the United States power sector.
8 June 2016
North America
Price favours Canadian gas flows into western US
The gas-price differential between the Northwest Sumas pricing point and the AECO hub is facilitating gas exports from Canada into the western US.
1 June 2016
North America
Henry Hub futures to receive weather-related boost
Warm weather and increased demand for air conditioning are expected to boost the Henry Hub price in the United States.
25 May 2016
Europe
European hub prices fall, but only marginally
The NBP day-ahead has fallen by just 3% over the past week, dropping to roughly 29.5 p/th, with similar declines seen on the continent.
25 May 2016
Europe
Strong demand continues to support European hub prices
The NBP day-ahead was around 31 p/th on Tuesday, close to the average it has maintained for the past week.
18 May 2016
North America
Canada’s wildfires sap regional gas prices
Persistent wildfires in Alberta are weighing on regional gas prices, which are already under pressure because of healthy gas storage levels.
18 May 2016
North America
Henry Hub awaits air conditioning boost
The start of summer in the United States will see an increase in air conditioning-related demand, which will support the Henry Hub price.
11 May 2016
Europe
European hub prices bounce back
Supply-side issues and the expectation of cooler temperatures saw NBP day-ahead prices bounce back to over 30 p/th on Tuesday from 28 p/th last week.
11 May 2016
North America
Speculators sense upside coming to Henry Hub prices
The Henry Hub front-month futures price is still being dominated by bearish fundamentals, but the spread between the front- and second-month contracts suggests some support as summer approaches.
4 May 2016
Europe
Return to normal temperatures pressures European prices
NBP day-ahead prices have fallen by over 5 p/th during the past week – the biggest drop seen so far this year.
4 May 2016
Europe
European prices supported by supply/demand tightness
Cold weather and supply issues have forced up European hub prices following a mild winter.
27 April 2016
North America
Price arbitrage favours storage injections in the US
Low gas prices in the United States are supporting the appetite for storage injections despite ample stocks.
27 April 2016
North America
Henry Hub futures bank on gas-to-power demand
The Henry Hub front-month futures price has received some support over the past week, with market players preparing for a rise in gas-fired power generation during the summer.
20 April 2016
Europe
Cold snap boosts prices in European markets
Lower temperatures are supporting prices following the cold snap that has hit much of Europe, causing price gains at the NBP and TTF hubs.
20 April 2016
North America
Canadian gas prices weaken as demand disappoints
Gas prices in Canada are under pressure – a theme expected to continue in the coming weeks.
13 April 2016
Europe
Weaker demand adds to pressure on prices in Europe
The NBP day-ahead dipped to 27 p/th at the start of this week after warmer temperatures eased demand, adding to pressure on prices.
13 April 2016
North America
Weather hints at bearish Henry Hub market during spring
Henry Hub front-month futures are under pressure because of the early start to the gas injection season in the United States.
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