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US natural gas prices hit 10-day high, but Covid-19 surge in Europe hits demand for oil

By Jenal Mehta

11:34, 26 November 2021

Oil pipeline in sunset
Pipe – Credit: Shutterstock

US natural gas reached its highest price in 10 days, trading at above $5.1 per million British thermal units. This is still down almost 17% from the six-year peak seen in early October. However, these prices remain on the higher side, as upward demand pressures continue.

The latest weekly update from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says the supply of natural gas has been squeezed this week due to a 1.7% decrease in production, while demand was up 6.8% compared to this time last year. Exports also remain strong.

Brent crude oil and US Crude oil traded at $82.17 and $78.39 respectively, both falling around 6% since yesterday. Demand outlook is weakening as new Covid-19 lockdown measures are implemented in Europe. Britain has imposed travel restrictions on journeys to and from six African countries.

Performance

 

Gold

2,072.25 Price
+1.760% 1D Chg, %
Long position overnight fee -0.0193%
Short position overnight fee 0.0111%
Overnight fee time 22:00 (UTC)
Spread 0.30

Silver

25.49 Price
+0.890% 1D Chg, %
Long position overnight fee -0.0200%
Short position overnight fee 0.0118%
Overnight fee time 22:00 (UTC)
Spread 0.020

Natural Gas

2.77 Price
-1.140% 1D Chg, %
Long position overnight fee 0.0451%
Short position overnight fee -0.0670%
Overnight fee time 22:00 (UTC)
Spread 0.0050

Oil - Crude

74.50 Price
-1.560% 1D Chg, %
Long position overnight fee -0.0136%
Short position overnight fee -0.0083%
Overnight fee time 22:00 (UTC)
Spread 0.040

US Natural Gas

  • Day range: $5.04 - $5.22
  • 52-week range: $2.26 - $6.47
  • One-week change: -0.26%
  • One-month change: - 15.84%
  • Six-month change: 66.90%
  • One-year change: 72.60%

Brent Crude Oil

  • Day range: $81.72 - $82.58
  • 52-week range: $46.82 - $86.70
  • One-week change: 4.16%
  • One-month change: -4.90%
  • Six-month change: 19.55%
  • One-year change: 71.90%

US Crude Oil

  • Day range: $72.60 - $78.65
  • 52-week range: $43.92 - £85.41
  • One-week change: -3.49%
  • One-month change -11.34%
  • Six-month change: 10.51%
  • One-year change: 60.97%
Recent percentage price changes Three month percentage price change – Credit: Koyfin

Read more: BHP merges its oil and gas business with Woodside Petroleum

Markets in this article

Oil - Brent
Brent Oil
79.146 USD
-1.303 -1.620%
Oil - Crude
Crude Oil
74.504 USD
-1.183 -1.560%
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
2.7730 USD
-0.032 -1.140%

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