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Natural Gas News: Sideways-to-Lower Trend as Storage Weighs on Market

Natural Gas News: Sideways-to-Lower Trend as Storage Weighs on Market

By
James Hyerczyk
Updated: Mar 18, 2026, 17:54 GMT+00:00

Key Points:

  • Natural gas futures drop toward March lows as mild weather cuts demand and reinforces a bearish market outlook.
  • Forecast calls for continued mild temperatures, limiting withdrawals and keeping natural gas demand below normal.
  • Inventory outlook weakens as early injections risk signals a loose supply balance in the natural gas market.
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