Bearish
U.S. natural gas futures drop over 3% amid record production and profit-taking.
U.S. natural gas futures declined by more than 3% on August 20, 2026, due to record production levels and profit-taking after prices reached a near four-week high. The Energy Information Administration reported a 16 billion cubic feet (Bcf) addition to storage during the week ending August 14, compared to an average increase of 29 Bcf over the past five years. Additionally, average gas output in the Lower 48 states reached 111.4 Bcf per day in August, up from a monthly record high of 110.7 Bcf per day in July.
Key points
- U.S. natural gas futures fell over 3% on record production and profit-taking.
- EU Commission reports no immediate concern over gas supply or storage levels.
- Excelerate Energy halts gas supply for five days; Summit's terminal operates at full capacity.
Sources
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