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US Natural Gas Futures Top $3 for First Time Since March

Bloomberg Markets · May 18, 2026, 1:44 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

US natural gas futures rose as forecasts shifted to show hotter weather in the coming weeks, signaling increased cooling demand for power-plant fuel as homes and businesses crank up air-conditioners. Intraday prices for the front-month contract reached more than $3 per million British thermal units

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US Natural Gas Futures Top $3 for First Time Since March

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