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Why Natural Gas Spiked 7 Percent in a Week
Natural gas futures surged 7.6% in the five days ending May 19, 2026, while crude oil climbed 5% and gold dropped 4%. On the debut of The Commodities Economy with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down the factors driving gas prices higher: a late-season cold snap in the U.S. Midwest that boosted heating demand, planned maintenance at Gulf Coast LNG export terminals that pulled supply off the spot market, and a smaller-than-expected injection into storage. They also look at the broader commodity divergence: why agricultural grains are rallying while metals like silver and copper are selling off…
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