US natural gas futures rise on cold weather forecasts

US natural gas futures rise on cold weather forecasts


US natural gas futures jumped about 7% to a three-week high on forecasts for much colder weather and higher heating demand in mid-November than previously expected.

The market is focused "on the potential arrival of widespread below-average temperatures across the U.S. around mid-November that will increase demand for gas as heating fuel," analysts at energy consulting firm Gelber & Associates said in a note.

Futures also gained support from a drop in output so far this month and expectations the Freeport liquefied natural gas export plant in Texas would return to service soon, following an unexpected shutdown on June 8 caused by a pipeline explosion.

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