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title: "Natural gas prices top $3 as heat wave looms"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286946260.md"
description: "Natural gas prices have surpassed $3/MMBtu due to increased demand from power generators amid forecasts of above-average U.S. temperatures. This price milestone indicates a positive market sentiment following recent gains. Q1 earnings reports for gas producers showed mixed results, with Range Resources performing well while Comstock Resources fell short of expectations."
datetime: "2026-05-19T16:43:18.000Z"
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# Natural gas prices top $3 as heat wave looms

Heat-driven demand: Forecasts for above-average U.S. temperatures are boosting expectations for air-conditioning use, lifting natural gas demand from power generators. $3 price milestone: Front-month futures broke above $3/MMBtu, signaling improving market sentiment after weeks of steady gains. Mixed producer results: Q1 earnings for gas producers varied, with Range Resources outperforming while Comstock Resources lagged expectations.

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