U.S. natural gas futures rise 3% for May delivery amid cooler weather

11 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 27

Nymex gas for May delivery increases to $2.598 per mmBtu, recovering after two sessions of declines.
The rebound is driven by cooler near-term weather forecasts, easing production, and strong LNG export demand, according to market analysts.
Analysts note that clustering of short positions could trigger further gains if a bullish catalyst emerges, as historically mild March-April weather shifts into May.

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