Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Gains 1.5% As Traders Focus On Venezuela

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Published: Jan 5, 2026, 18:47 GMT+00:00

Key Points:

Natural gas rebounded from session lows.
WTI oil moved higher as traders focused on the U.S. operation in Venezuela.
Brent oil climbed above the $61.00 level.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas 050126 Daily Chart

Natural gas managed to move away from session lows as some traders were ready to bet on a rebound after the strong pullback.

In case natural gas settles back above the $3.50 level, it will head towards the nearest resistance, which is located in the $3.70 – $3.75 range.

WTI Oil

WTI Oil 050126 Daily Chart

WTI oil gains ground as traders react to the U.S. operation in Venezuela and evaluate its potential impact on the country’s oil exports.

A move above the 50 MA at $58.86 will push WTI oil towards the resistance level at $60.00 – $60.50.

Brent Oil

Brent Oil 050126 Daily Chart

Brent oil moved higher, supported by rising geopolitical tensions. Currently, Brent oil is trying to settle above the resistance at $60.50 – $61.00.

In case this attempt is successful, Brent oil will move towards the 50 MA at $62.84.

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Vladimir Zernovauthor

Vladimir is an independent trader, with over 18 years of experience in the financial markets. His expertise spans a wide range of instruments like stocks, futures, forex, indices, and commodities, forecasting both long-term and short-term market movements.

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