MidDay Futures: EIA Injection Caps Gains, But Global Tensions Keep Natural Gas Supported

Natural Gas Intelligence · last updated March 19, 2026 – 8:46 AM

April Nymex natural gas futures eased from early highs after the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a 35 Bcf storage injection for the week ended March 13. Still, the contract found support from escalating global tensions tied to the ongoing Israel- and U.S.-led conflict with Iran.

MidDay Futures graphic featuring a bright sun over a stylized atmospheric background, representing midday natural gas futures market updates, price movements, and intraday trading trends.

Here’s the latest:

Prompt month futures up 12.3 cents to $3.188/MMBtu as of 12:15 p.m. ET

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