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Phil Flynn

Phil Flynn is writer of The Energy Report, a daily market commentary discussing oil, the Middle East, American government, economics, and their effects on the world's energies markets, as well as other commodity markets. Contact Mr. Flynn at (888) 264-5665

Winter Came Early

Natural gas is on a tear, and it’s giving the market a serious case of the chills. Fox Weather reported that La Niña winter has arrived ahead of schedule as a dangerous lake-effect snowstorm moved through the eastern Great Lakes, creating brief periods of whiteout travel conditions, as Chicago and other parts of the Midwest and Northeast saw their first snow of the season. Because of what is on the Fox Weather ap, natural gas futures are heating up near $4.50 per MMBtu—the kind of levels we haven’t seen since the blustery days of March.

This comes as liquefied natural gas exports in November are setting records, averaging 17.4 billion cubic feet per day, up from October’s tally.

Europe’s scramble to replace Russian gas and Asia’s aggressive bid for U.S. supplies are fueling the fire. With oil markets still wobbling, natural gas is proving it’s not just a backup player—it’s the energy complex MVP in this transition game. Call Phil Flynn to get more details on possible trading strategies at 888-264-5665.

Even with global energy uncertainty clouding the horizon, American dry-gas production is on track to hit a jaw-dropping 118 bcfd by 2026. At home, demand is smashing records, and the race to ramp up export capacity is in full swing. The ability of US energy producers to produce gas is amazing and the truth is that they can meet demand but that does not mean we will not see higher prices

But don’t pack away that light jacket just yet—warmer weather through late November could keep heating demand from boiling over. Storage levels look better than average, thanks to steady production, though the latest EIA numbers show a smaller-than-usual injection. All eyes are on the weather—and on gas—as winter flexes its muscles early this year. That is why the Fox Weather app will be critical.

We also had reports that a Russian oil depot in Crimea was struck by Ukrainian drones, according to authorities in Kyiv which released a video it said showed the attacks.  Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) shared video of what it said was a strike on a full storage tank near the village of Hvardiiske overnight Wednesday. The clip shows the moment of impact, and a subsequent explosion.

Oil and diesel prices may rise due to cold weather and expectations that the government shutdown will end soon. The market was concerned about reduced jet fuel demand from fewer airline flights, but a return to normal should support prices for natural gas and petroleum. If we experience a colder than normal winter, which hasn’t happened in over a decade, hedging strategies will be important. Watch Fox Business Network for updates. Call Phil Flynn to open your trading account at 888-264-5665 or email me at pflynn@pricegroup.com.

 

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Phil Flynn

Senior Market Analyst & Author of The Energy Report

Contributor to FOX Business Network

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