Natural Gas futures fall following larger-than-expected inventory build. 8/13/26

September Natural Gas futures gap lower and trade down for the session following a larger-than-expected inventory build. The EIA reports an increase of 36 billion cubic feet, bringing the surplus to 198 billion cubic feet. However, weather forecasts predict strong high-pressure systems bringing extreme heat up to 110 degrees across the southern U.S., likely keeping natural gas demand robust in the near term. Learn more about trading futures and options at CME Group: https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/energy.html #NaturalGas #EnergyMarkets #EIA