US Natgas Prices Rebound on Tuesday
US natural gas futures rose to $3.6/MMBtu on Tuesday, after a 2.2% loss in the previous session, driven by a drop in output and record LNG exports. Production was on track to drop by around 4.8 bcfd to a seven-week low of 102.6 bcfd on Tuesday. Also, the US remains the world’s leading LNG exporter, supported by solid international demand despite recent domestic slowdowns. LNG exports hit a record average of 16.0 bcfd in April. Looking ahead, meteorologists projected temperatures in the Lower 48 states would remain mostly warmer than normal through May 21. Analysts suggest continued mild weather and high output could lead to record injections in May. Meanwhile, EIA data showed a larger-than-usual storage build of 107 bcf for the week ended April 25, due to mild weather reducing demand. That surpasses both last year’s 64 bcf increase and the five-year average of 58 bcf. Storage levels are now near seasonal norms.