
Natural gas futures slipped near $2.50 as traders cite oversupply and weak demand. The market rolls into the September contract, adding to bearish sentiment.
Natural gas futures ticked lower in early Tuesday trading, with the front-month contract hovering near $2.50. Traders pointed to persistent oversupply and sluggish demand as the main drivers.
Storage levels remain high for this time of year, and the market is rolling into the September contract, a period that typically sees weak consumption. One trader at a Houston-based firm said the market is "struggling to find a floor" as mild weather limits cooling demand.
The $2.50 level has acted as support in previous sessions. A break below that could open a test of the $2.40 area, traders said. On the upside, $3.00 stands as resistance, though the bearish fundamentals make a rally to that level unlikely without a supply shock.
Liquidity may thin over the next few days as the front-month contract rolls off, adding to price swings. The broader picture remains bearish, with traders watching for any shift in storage data or weather forecasts that could tighten the balance.
No major supply disruptions have emerged, and production remains steady. Until demand picks up, the market is likely to stay under pressure, several traders said.
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