Hot Weather Forecasts Lift U.S. Natural Gas to Near Four-Week High

On August 19, 2026, U.S. natural gas futures rose to a near four-week high, with front-month Henry Hub contracts reaching their strongest level since late July. Sustained heat across major U.S. demand regions is lifting cooling demand, tightening the window for storage injections before winter. Firm crude oil prices added support, though weather-driven rallies can reverse quickly on forecast revisions.