Henry Hub opened the week with genuine ambition — a run at $2.715, the level that has rejected every meaningful rally attempt this injection season — and failed again, retreating to $2.60 by Thursday morning. The bears will point to the expected 80 Bcf injection for the week ending April 24, which lands 20 Bcf above the five-year average, and they're not wrong about the number. What they're missing is the trajectory: the forward four-week injection outlook is tightening to only 15 Bcf above average, the daily supply/demand balance is running 7.7 Bcf tight versus the five-year average right now, and LNG feedgas is grinding at 18.2 Bcf/d — 5.2 Bcf/d above the five-year average — because the HH-TTF spread at $9 to $11 per MMBtu after transport costs makes every molecule of domestic gas worth more overseas than it is at home. Powerburn is already running 3.6 Bcf/d above the five-year average in late April, which means the air conditioning season is loading up ahead of schedule and the storage rebuild math gets harder every week that trend holds. The market isn't broken — it's waiting. When that four-week injection pace drops to flat with the five-year average, $2.715 breaks which finally broke on April 30th and we are exiting the week at the key point of 2.765. Until then, $2.525 is the floor that keeps the bull thesis intact, and December 2026 at $3.55 is quietly telling you the forward curve already knows winter is going to be a different conversation entirely.
ER
Natural Gas Radar
2026-05-02 23:48
Table of Contents
Brian's Thoughts
Today's Update
Natural gas prices have recently surged, hitting a three-week high as colder temps boost demand and LNG exports soar. Despite a larger-than-expected storage injection of 79 Bcf, the market remains tight, with daily supply/demand balance running 7.7 Bcf below the five-year average. The four-week injection outlook is tightening, hinting that the $2.715 resistance level could soon be breached. As we approach summer, keep an eye on powerburn trends, which could further impact storage dynamics and price movements.
Executive Summary
Total supply decreased by 0.0 BCFD | Total demand increased by 7.89 BCFD | Market is undersupplied by 1.92 BCFD
Technical Analysis
Overall Technical Score (-5 to +5):
-2
(Moderately Bearish)
Current Price:
$2.78
Signal:
Moderately Bearish
Moving Averages (9/20)
BEARISH
MA(9): $2.65
MA(20): $2.67
Current Price is 2.78, 9 day MA 2.65, 20 day MA 2.67
MACD (12, 26, 9)
BULLISH
MACD: -0.0701
Signal: -0.101
Days since crossover: 10
MACD crossed the line 10 days ago and is in a bullish setup
RSI (14)
NEUTRAL
Value: 51.64
Category: NEUTRAL
RSI is 51.64 (note 70% is overbought and 30% is oversold)
Volume (vs 20d Avg)
HIGHER
Current: 172,760
Avg (20d): 122,501
Ratio: 1.41
Volume is higher versus 20 day average
Stochastic (14, 3)
BULLISH CROSS
%K: 87.87
%D: 79.25
Stochastic %K: 87.87, %D: 79.25. Signal: bullish cross
ADX (14)
NO TREND
ADX: 9.38
+DI: 25.92
-DI: 18.7
ADX: 9.38 (+DI: 25.92, -DI: 18.7). Trend: no trend
Williams %R (14)
OVERBOUGHT
Value: -12.13
Williams %R: -12.13 (overbought)
Bollinger Bands (20, 2)
ABOVE MIDDLE
Upper: 2.85
Middle: 2.67
Lower: 2.5
Price vs BBands (20, 2): above middle. Upper: 2.85, Middle: 2.67, Lower: 2.5
Fundamental Analysis
| Category | Current (BCFD) | Last Week | Last Year | 3 Yr Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Production | 106.7 | 106.9 | 105.7 | 102.27 |
| LNG Imports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.07 |
| Canadian Imports | 4.4 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Total Supply | 111.1 | 111.1 | 110.8 | 107.47 |
| Industrial Demand | 22.1 | 22.1 | 22.5 | 22.73 |
| Electric Power Demand | 31.5 | 27.8 | 30.6 | 29.93 |
| Residential & Commercial | 25.5 | 21.0 | 13.1 | 17.97 |
| LNG Exports | 18.2 | 18.8 | 16.4 | 13.97 |
| Mexico Exports | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 6.27 |
| Pipeline Fuel | 8.83 | 8.83 | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Total Demand | 113.02 | 105.13 | 96.0 | 98.1 |
| Supply/Demand Balance | -1.92 | 5.97 | 14.8 | 9.37 |
Weather Analysis
Natural Gas Weather Impact:
MODERATE heating demand - typical winter conditions
(Heating-dominated conditions driving natural gas demand)
Weather Analysis Summary
Heating Degree Days (Utility Gas Weighted)
Last 7 Days:
68.0 HDD
+4.0 vs Normal
Next 7 Days:
60.0 HDD
+10.0 vs Normal
Cooling Degree Days (Population Weighted)
Last 7 Days:
13.0 CDD
+0.0 vs Normal
Next 7 Days:
12.0 CDD
-5.0 vs Normal
Weather Trend Analysis (Click charts to zoom)
HDD Analysis
CDD Analysis
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Chart Analysis
Detailed Data
Recent HDD Data
| Date | HDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24 | 6.0 | 10.0 | -4.0 |
| 04/25 | 10.0 | 10.0 | +0.0 |
| 04/26 | 11.0 | 9.0 | +2.0 |
| 04/27 | 9.0 | 9.0 | +0.0 |
| 04/28 | 10.0 | 9.0 | +1.0 |
| 04/29 | 10.0 | 9.0 | +1.0 |
| 04/30 | 12.0 | 8.0 | +4.0 |
HDD Forecast
| Date | HDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02 | 12.0 | 8.0 | +4.0 |
| 05/03 | 11.0 | 8.0 | +3.0 |
| 05/04 | 7.0 | 8.0 | -1.0 |
| 05/05 | 6.0 | 7.0 | -1.0 |
| 05/06 | 8.0 | 7.0 | +1.0 |
| 05/07 | 8.0 | 6.0 | +2.0 |
| 05/08 | 8.0 | 6.0 | +2.0 |
Recent CDD Data
| Date | CDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24 | 2.0 | 1.0 | +1.0 |
| 04/25 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| 04/26 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| 04/27 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| 04/28 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| 04/29 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| 04/30 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 |
CDD Forecast
| Date | CDD | Normal | Anomaly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 |
| 05/03 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 |
| 05/04 | 1.0 | 2.0 | -1.0 |
| 05/05 | 2.0 | 2.0 | +0.0 |
| 05/06 | 3.0 | 3.0 | +0.0 |
| 05/07 | 2.0 | 3.0 | -1.0 |
| 05/08 | 2.0 | 3.0 | -1.0 |
Data Source: NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
Region: CONUS
Climatology: 1981-2010 Normal Period
Economic Analysis
Economic Sentiment Summary
NEGATIVE - Economic indicators showing headwinds
Dollar Impact:
Weaker USD may support commodity prices
Industrial Demand:
Weaker industrial demand signals
Interest Rate Impact:
Rising rates may impact energy demand
Risk Sentiment:
Low market volatility/risk appetite
Economic Indicators
USD_INDEX
98.21
Daily:
0.13 (0.13%)
Weekly:
-0.27 (-0.27%)
US_10Y
4.38
Daily:
-0.01 (-0.27%)
Weekly:
0.04 (0.97%)
SP500
7230.12
Daily:
21.11 (0.29%)
Weekly:
56.21 (0.78%)
VIX
16.99
Daily:
0.1 (0.59%)
Weekly:
-1.03 (-5.72%)
GOLD
4629.9
Daily:
15.2 (0.33%)
Weekly:
-45.5 (-0.97%)
COPPER
5.93
Daily:
0.01 (0.1%)
Weekly:
-0.09 (-1.43%)
CFTC Commitment of Traders Analysis
Natural Gas Positioning (NAT GAS NYME - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE)
Report Date: 2026-04-28
Sentiment: Bearish but Weakening
Positioning: Normal Range
Open Interest
1,578,600
Change: +1,937
Managed Money
-97,245
Change: +3,329
-6.2% of OI
Producer/Merchant
-26,578
Change: -2,835
-1.7% of OI
Swap Dealers
177,613
Change: +3,554
11.3% of OI
Other Reportables
-69,028
Change: -1,287
-4.4% of OI
Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):
- Managed Money sentiment: bearish but weakening
Crude Oil Positioning (WTI-PHYSICAL - NEW YORK MERCANTILE EXCHANGE)
Report Date: 2026-04-28
Sentiment: Bullish but Weakening
Positioning: Normal Range
Open Interest
2,017,038
Change: +32,291
Managed Money
80,331
Change: -19,556
4.0% of OI
Producer/Merchant
320,120
Change: +5,815
15.9% of OI
Swap Dealers
-539,774
Change: +1,242
-26.8% of OI
Analysis Rationale (Managed Money):
- Managed Money sentiment: bullish but weakening
LNG Market Analysis
LNG Market Summary
TTF prices remained stable to 15.415 EUR/MWh (+0.000). JKM prices decreased to 16.865 USD/MMBtu (-0.040). JKM is trading at a premium of 1.450 to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.
TTF Prices
15.415
+0.000Front month: MAY 26
As of 2026-05-02
JKM Prices
16.865
-0.040Front month: JUN 26
As of 2026-05-02
JKM-TTF Spread
1.450
9.41%JKM is trading at a premium to TTF, indicating strong Asian demand.
As of 2026-05-02
Forward Curves Visualization
TTF (EUR/MWh)
JKM (USD/MMBtu)
17.8
16.3
14.9
13.5
12.1
TTF Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
| Month | Price (EUR/MWh) |
|---|---|
| MAY 26 | 15.415 |
| JUN 26 | 15.798 |
| JUL 26 | 15.849 |
| AUG 26 | 15.874 |
| SEP 26 | 15.909 |
| OCT 26 | 15.853 |
| NOV 26 | 15.765 |
| DEC 26 | 15.776 |
| JAN 27 | 15.734 |
| FEB 27 | 15.624 |
| MAR 27 | 15.080 |
| APR 27 | 13.022 |
JKM Forward Curve (Next 12 Months)
| Month | Price (USD/MMBtu) |
|---|---|
| JUN 26 | 16.865 |
| JUL 26 | 17.195 |
| AUG 26 | 17.285 |
| SEP 26 | 17.055 |
| OCT 26 | 16.735 |
| NOV 26 | 16.640 |
| DEC 26 | 16.640 |
| JAN 27 | 16.360 |
| FEB 27 | 15.875 |
| MAR 27 | 14.265 |
| APR 27 | 12.685 |
| MAY 27 | 12.585 |
LNG Flows Analysis
LNG Flows Summary
2026-04-02 to 2026-05-01
Latest LNG Flow
18.20
BCF/D
Daily Change
+0.60
(+3.4%)
30-Day Average
18.62
BCF/D
30-Day High
19.40
BCF/D
30-Day Low
17.60
BCF/D
Data Points
16
Days
LNG Flows Trend (Click to zoom)
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LNG Flows Analysis
Recent LNG Flows Data
| Date | LNG Flow (BCF/D) | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | 18.80 | N/A |
| 2026-04-23 | 18.80 | +0.00 |
| 2026-04-24 | 18.70 | -0.10 |
| 2026-04-25 | 18.60 | -0.10 |
| 2026-04-26 | 18.60 | +0.00 |
| 2026-04-27 | 18.60 | +0.00 |
| 2026-04-28 | 18.40 | -0.20 |
| 2026-04-29 | 18.20 | -0.20 |
| 2026-04-30 | 17.60 | -0.60 |
| 2026-05-01 | 18.20 | +0.60 |
News & Sentiment Analysis
Market Sentiment Overview
BULLISH
Average Polarity:
0.233
Confidence:
1.0
Articles Analyzed:
99
Last Updated:
2026-05-02 23:47:49
Commodity Sentiment
CRUDE_OIL
0.7
HEATING_OIL
0.0
NATURAL_GAS
0.0
Top News Topics
Supply (3 articles)
Demand (1 articles)
Weather (1 articles)
- S&P Global Ratings Raises WTI, Brent Price Forecasts — Market Talk Dow Jones Newswires
Fibonacci Levels Analysis
Current Price:
$2.78
Closest Support:
$2.76
0.72% below current price
Closest Resistance:
$2.93
5.4% above current price
Fibonacci Retracement Levels
0.0
$2.48
0.236
$2.76
Support
0.382
$2.93
Resistance
0.5
$3.07
0.618
$3.21
0.786
$3.41
1.0
$3.66
Fibonacci Extension Levels
1.272
$3.98
1.618
$4.39
2.0
$4.83
2.618
$5.56
ML Price Prediction
Current Price:
$2.78
Forecast Generated:
2026-05-02 23:47:49
Next Trading Day:
UP 0.22%
| Date | Prediction | Lower Bound | Upper Bound |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | $2.79 | $2.65 | $2.92 |
| 2026-05-03 | $2.77 | $2.64 | $2.91 |
| 2026-05-04 | $2.77 | $2.63 | $2.9 |
| 2026-05-05 | $2.76 | $2.62 | $2.9 |
| 2026-05-06 | $2.76 | $2.62 | $2.9 |
ML Insights
- Forecast generated using ARIMA(5, 1, 0).
- The model predicts a price increase of ~0.22% for the next trading day (2026-05-02), reaching $2.79.
- The 5-day forecast suggests a generally downward trend, moving about -1.1% between 2026-05-02 and 2026-05-06.
- The average confidence interval width is ~9.9% of the predicted price, indicating model uncertainty.
- SIGNAL: Bullish signal, moderate uncertainty.
AI Analysis
For Energy Traders:
The current market data indicates a moderately bearish sentiment with a technical score of -2/5. The Fibonacci support level is at 2.76, while resistance is at 2.93. Traders should be cautious as the overall market sentiment is bullish with a sentiment score of +0.233, indicating potential upward movement despite bearish technical signals.
The ML price forecast suggests a slight increase of 0.22% with a range between 2.65 to 2.92. This presents short-term trading opportunities but also carries risks due to the divergence in technical and sentiment indicators.
For Producers (Oil & Gas Companies):
The fundamental balance shows a deficit of -1.92 BCFD, indicating a tightening supply scenario. Producers should consider adjusting production levels in response to the moderate heating demand expected across the Northeast and Midwest regions, which may support prices.
Given the bearish technical indicators and mixed sentiment regarding demand, producers might want to refine their hedging strategies to mitigate potential price declines while capitalizing on the overall market sentiment.
For Consumers (Industrial/Utilities):
With the current weather outlook indicating moderate heating demand and the potential for fluctuating prices, consumers should prepare for cost fluctuations in energy procurement. The price range forecasted (between 2.65 and 2.92) suggests that procurement strategies may need to be adjusted to manage expenses effectively.
Additionally, the fundamental imbalance could pose supply reliability risks, urging consumers to consider long-term contracts or other hedging options to secure stable pricing.
For Commodity Professionals (Analysts, Consultants):
The market presents a complex picture with bearish technical indicators juxtaposed against a bullish sentiment. The key driving factors include a fundamental imbalance of -1.92 BCFD and a weather forecast favoring heating demand, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest.
Analysts should monitor the divergence between technical and sentiment indicators closely, as shifts in market dynamics could lead to significant volatility. The overall sentiment score of +0.233 reflects optimism, yet the bearish technical indicators caution against overconfidence.
Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or specific buy/sell recommendations.