Natural Gas News

Netherlands ready to meet EU gas storage targets by November

The Dutch government is confident that the country will reach its gas storage targets before the upcoming heating season, aiming to ease market concerns on the matter. According to the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth, current fuel reserve volumes meet the EU threshold levels for July.

23 July

United States. U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count. The value of the indicator has decreased from 540 to 539

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of NG, WTI, Brent.

8 August

United States. Natural Gas Storage. The value of the indicator has decreased from 48B to 7B

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of NG.

7 August

United States. CFTC Natural Gas speculative net positions. The value of the indicator has decreased from -77.6K to -85.8K

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of NG.

1 August

United States. U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count. The value of the indicator has decreased from 542 to 540

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of NG, WTI, Brent.

1 August

United States. Natural Gas Storage. The value of the indicator has increased from 23B to 48B

An increase of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of NG.

31 July

United States. CFTC Natural Gas speculative net positions. The value of the indicator has decreased from -74K to -77.6K

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the fall in quotes of NG.

25 July

United States. U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count. The value of the indicator has decreased from 544 to 542

A decrease of the indicator value may contribute to the rise in quotes of NG, WTI, Brent.

25 July

Netherlands ready to meet EU gas storage targets by November

23 July

Spain increases gas consumption after major power outage

In recent months, Spain has ramped up gas burning for producing electricity. The country's energy system became more reliant on traditional power generation methods following a large-scale blackout on April 28. This was reported on Tuesday by gas grid operator, Enagas.

23 July

Spain increases gas consumption after major power outage

Global LNG supply to see strongest growth since 2019 in 2026 — IEA

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply is expected to increase by 7% (or 40 billion cubic meters) in 2026, which will be the sharpest growth since 2019.

23 July

Global LNG supply to see strongest growth since 2019 in 2026 — IEA

Natural gas is not just a fuel for cooking and heating. It is also a key element on the global economic stage. This page provides information on the latest market events and trends, allowing you to assess their impact on natural gas prices.

Natural gas market news is more than just information for experts. The news are important signals about the future of the energy sector and economy. Understanding these trends helps us to be both informed consumers and prudent investors.

Natural gas price: what influences it?

Supply and demand. As in everything, the law of supply and demand also applies here. When demand for gas outweighs supply, prices may rise. Otherwise, they can fall.
Weather and season. In winter, more gas is used for heating, so the prices often rise. Meanwhile, in the warmer seasons, demand is lower, and the prices may drop too.
Environmental requirements. More and more countries are transitioning to clean energy sources, which may affect natural gas demand.
Gas as a transition fuel. Gas can be used as a source for a smoother transition to alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power.
Geopolitical tensions. Friction between countries may impact gas supplies and its prices.
Market news. Natural gas news is also actively discussed among investors and may influence their decisions.

What countries are in the lead?

Russia. One of the main natural gas suppliers. News about Russian gas can have a strong impact on the global market.
The United States has become one of the largest producers of natural gas after the 'shale revolution' reshaped the country's oil and gas production.

Why follow the latest gas news?

For consumers: natural gas news can affect budgets, as gas prices influence the cost of heating and electricity.
For investors: monitoring gas news is important for making informed decisions in the energy market.