Natural gas market is bullish with strong momentum, driven by demand strength, COT squeeze, hot weather, and geopolitical risk premium. The +95 Bcf storage surplus beat validates fundamental tailwinds, with the next upside target at $3.50. #natgas
Today’s low of $3.099 is a key reference point, as buyers stepped in with conviction at this level. The $3.15 support level was reclaimed, confirming the pattern and maintaining the long position. Watching $3.175 as near term resistance. #natgas
Natural gas futures closed at $3.273 this week, affected by geopolitical tensions and a bullish EIA report. The upcoming June 4 EIA report is crucial; another below-estimate print could tighten the market. #natgas
The COT data shows 38,123 shorts added, resulting in a net total of 134,426 at the 100th percentile, the most crowded short position in a year. The forecasted hot weather supports bullish sentiment. #natgas
The natural gas trading dashboard shows a flat position with a target reached at $3.323. H&S measured move completed, geo escalation to US-Iran-Oman regional conflict, EIA beat against +95 consensus at +92, surplus beginning to narrow. #natgas
The EIA Stress Test for the week ending May 22, 2026, predicts a gas injection of around 95 Bcf, with a consensus range of 92 to 98 Bcf. A print above 98 Bcf is bearish, a print below 92 Bcf is bullish. The market is currently bullish, anticipating a beat on the number. #natgas
May 27 pre-EIA session was analytically rich with deal headlines, $3.150 rejection, Oman escalation, and TTF compression. The upcoming EIA storage report, Iran-Oman conflict developments, and TTF price movements will drive the market tomorrow. #natgas
The EIA natural gas inventory report is expected to show an increase of +92 Bcf for the week ending May 22. Price closed below $3.031 neckline — pattern fails, back to the primary signal zone at $2.788-$2.828. $3.00 max pain - exactly at the DOM pin. #natgas
@NGInews Our weather model projected +90 Bcf. NGI lands at +92. We're essentially in agreement — warm week, modest injection, slightly below the 5-year average of +97.
@JonathanRausch2 Wet and cool in Texas in June means reduced power generation demand, reduced gas burn, and larger-than-expected injections into storage.
Natural gas prices are above $3.036, but a weather downgrade weakens the bullish case. A geopolitical event could introduce volatility, significantly impacting prices. While a long bias remains, a system-triggered trade isn’t warranted. #natgas
The futures market trades Henry Hub, not physical basis. The COT squeeze, geo premium, and GEX structure all operate at Henry Hub regardless of what’s happening to a Permian producer’s daily cash netback.
The physical market is under more stress than the futures price implies. If physical producers are getting squeezed on basis, they have less incentive to curtail production, which means the supply growth continues.
Natural Gas: The bullish case includes hot weather, geopolitical tensions, and potential for a short squeeze, while the bearish case points to a surplus, declining rig count, and potential for a peace deal easing geopolitical risks. #natgas
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Natural gas storage increased by 101 Bcf to 2,391 Bcf surpassing last year and the five-year average. Price held above the $3.031 neckline through a +101 Bcf bearish EIA miss. #natgas