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US Natural Gas Rises on Hotter Weather, Texas Power Forecasts

Bloomberg Markets Friday 21 August 2026, 13:52 UTC By Julian Hast 1 min read
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US natural gas futures increased as forecasts shifted to show hotter weather in the coming weeks, indicating higher demand for gas-fired power as consumers ramp up their air-conditioning use.

US natural gas futures increased as forecasts shifted to show hotter weather in the coming weeks, indicating higher demand for gas-fired power as consumers ramp up their air-conditioning use.
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