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title: "Natural Gas Moves Lower Ahead of Storage Data on Cooling Long-Term Forecasts"
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description: "Natural gas prices fell to $2.83 per million British thermal units ahead of storage data, down $0.03. Long-term forecasts predict cooler temperatures across the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River, reducing cooling demand. The Energy Information Administration is expected to report a significant injection into storage, with projections of an 86 billion cubic foot rise. A figure over 90 Bcf could lead to a drop to $2.75, while a number in the low 80s might push prices back towards $3, depending on weather conditions."
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# Natural Gas Moves Lower Ahead of Storage Data on Cooling Long-Term Forecasts

09:28 AM EDT, 05/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Natural gas prices eased Thursday ahead of fresh storage data on cooler long-term forecasts.

Gas for June delivery was last seen down $0.03 to US$2.83 per million British thermal units.

The drop comes as long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service expect most states between the Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River to see seasonal or cooler temperatures over the its six to 10-day outlook, cutting into cooling demand.

The Energy Information Administration will release its weekly survey of inventories of the fuel, with another large injection into storage expected.

"We are projecting a +86 (billion cubic foot rise) but should we see a number over 90 Bcf then the support level should fail and we could drop back to near $2.75. A storage number in the low 80's could give the bulls a reason to push back towards $3 but without some help from the weather maps," Gary Cunningham, Director of Market Research at Tradition Energy, noted.

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