Energy Market Snapshot Dec. 17, 2025
Natural Gas Pricing Trends Unseasonably warm weather is taking its toll on natural gas prices. Since early December, the January prompt-month contract has fallen sharply—from a high of $5.42 on December 5th to $3.91 today. If mild temperatures persist into the new year, prices could dip below $3.50. With demand easing, gas producers have started to scale back…