Natural gas settled near $3.75 as traders switched to March 2026 contract.
WTI oil made an attempt to settle above the $63.50 level as traders focused on the EIA report.
Brent oil settled near the $68.00 level.
Natural Gas
Natural Gas 280126 Daily Chart
Natural gas settled near the $3.75 level as traders switched from February 2026 contract to March 2026 contract.
From the technical point of view, natural gas settled between the support at $3.50 – $3.55 and the resistance at $3.95 – $4.00.
WTI Oil
WTI Oil 280126 Daily Chart
WTI oil tested new highs as traders reacted to the EIA report. The report indicated that crude inventories decreased by -2.3 million barrels from the previous week, compared to analyst forecast of +1.8 million barrels.
In case WTI oil manages to settle above the $63.50 level, it will head towards the next resistance at $65.50 – $66.00.
Brent Oil
Brent Oil 280126 Daily Chart
Brent oil gained ground as traders remained focused on the situation in Iran and evaluated supply risks.
A move above the $68.50 level will push Brent oil towards the resistance at $69.50 – $70.00.
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