
May Nymex natural gas (NGK23) on Tuesday closed up +0.034 (+1.50%).
May nat-gas prices Tuesday recovered from early losses and posted moderate gains on the outlook for colder U.S. temperatures, which would boost heating demand for nat-gas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Organization (NOAA) said that below-normal temperatures are expected across most of the eastern U.S. through May 4. Nat-gas prices Tuesday initially moved lower on ample U.S. gas supplies that are currently 20.5% above average.