Tim Beggans covers storage day with November still under pressure from mild temperatures and Freeport volatility, though a possible bullish candlestick is forming. Also: expectations near +82 Bcf versus last year +86 and the five-year +87, open interest above 222k with less than a week to expiration, heavy put open interest at the 2.75 strike, light ERCOT wind supporting gas share, quieter power markets, warm 6–10 and 8–14 day outlooks, a Nov–Dec spread testing the 50-day, UK

Tim Beggans covers a sharp break that took November below the 2.90 support and outside the recent range, with the 13- and 48-period EMAs crossing down. Also: warm 6–10 and 8–14 day forecasts, Freeport volatility, open interest above 173k with one week left until expiration, light ERCOT wind supporting gas share, power spikes in the Northeast, a Nov–Dec spread targeting the 50-day, UK net withdrawals with Rough still empty, EU storage at 74.6%, Hurricane Chambi toward Taiwan t

Tim Beggans covers a range-bound pullback that left November testing first support with the 13- and 48-period EMAs about to cross down. Also: LNG feedgas growth and rising nuclear outages versus higher production and a lack of cold in the Chicago–New York–Atlanta triangle, light ERCOT demand, power-market volatility from fall maintenance, an Apr–Oct spread well below the 50-day, EU storage at 74.6% with Germany at 61%, UK net withdrawals and Rough still empty, Champy passing

Top News for Natural Gas: 1.) US LNG Feedgas climbs above 20 BCF/D 2.) Iran steps up Strait of Hormuz attacks 3.) Golden Pass targeting 2027 startup for Trains 2 & 3 4.) US NG exports to Mexico now over 7.7 BCF/D In today's natural gas market update for Monday, October 19, 2026, Tim Beggans of ELK TRADING Co LLC breaks down key market drivers, weather trends, power grid dynamics, and global LNG developments impacting November natural gas futures (NGX26). Key Topics Cove

Source: EIA This Week's Main Drivers: EIA Storage: +67 BCF versus +80 BCF last year and the +90 BCF five-year average. Storage remains above the five-year benchmark, but the surplus is narrowing. Pacific Region: A rare 5 BCF withdrawal highlights regional supply and replenishment challenges. Columbia Gas Transmission: A second, separate force majeure involving MXP Line-100 near Saunders Creek, West Virginia, took effect October 14. Monitor PHMSA and pipeline notices for updat

Source: Saunders Regulator Station (TCO) - Google Maps Natural gas markets face a volatile mix of pipeline disruptions, fluctuating LNG feedgas demand, production changes and unpredictable weather. With winter approaching, even modest fundamental shifts could accelerate price movements. Storage: A Mixed Signal The EIA’s October 15 report showed a 67 BCF injection for the week ending October 9, bringing inventories to 3,567 BCF. Stocks remain 143 Bcf (3.9%) below last year but

In this natural gas market update for Friday, October 16, 2026, Elk Trading Company breaks down the latest price action in the spot November contract (NGX26), fundamental drivers, power grid dynamics, weather outlooks, and global LNG developments. We analyze the latest EIA storage report, the impact of cold fronts and renewable generation on ERCOT and power markets, European storage levels, LNG export feedgas flows across US terminals, and oil & gas stock performance. NG Stoc

Tim Beggans covers storage day with November firm after a fresh leak on the Mountain Express / MXP 100 line near Saunders Creek, West Virginia. Also: expectations near +74 Bcf versus last year +80 and the five-year +90, Houston’s last 90° day before a sharp front, ERCOT renewable coverage jumping tomorrow, power-market spikes from fall outages, a Mar–Apr widowmaker retest, EU storage at 74%, UK injections with Rough still empty, JKM January forming three peaks, continued Horm