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Oil Market Stays Rangebound as Ceasefire Talks Remain Unclear

By Emily Beckett | March 26, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Market Stays Rangebound as Ceasefire Talks Remain Unclear

Recap:  The oil market posted yet another inside trading day on Wednesday as the market continued to digest the contradictory rhetoric. The market remained pressured following reports that the U.S. […]

April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.952 on Wednesday, March 25th

By Abby McVeigh | March 26, 2026 | Comments Off on April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.952 on Wednesday, March 25th

Wednesday, March 25th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $2.915, $0.028 below Tuesday’s closing price $2.943. Recording the intraday low of $2.889 by 9:20AM, prices clawed higher […]

Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Supply Concerns Drive Volatile Market Higher

By Abby McVeigh | March 25, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Supply Concerns Drive Volatile Market Higher

Recap:  The crude market posted an inside trading on Tuesday but settled higher following Monday’s volatile trading session. The market was well supported as the market remained concerned over supplies […]

April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.943 on Tuesday, March 24th

By Abby McVeigh | March 25, 2026 | Comments Off on April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.943 on Tuesday, March 24th

Tuesday, March 24th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $2.907, $0.016 above Monday’s closing price $2.891. Marking the intraday low of $2.886 within minutes of the opening […]

Oil Market Plunges as Diplomatic Hopes Trigger Sharp Selloff

By Emily Beckett | March 24, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Market Plunges as Diplomatic Hopes Trigger Sharp Selloff

Recap:  The crude market posted an outside trading day on Monday as the market remained headline driven. The market plunged early Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would […]

April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.891 on Monday, March 23rd

By Abby McVeigh | March 24, 2026 | Comments Off on April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $2.891 on Monday, March 23rd

Monday, March 23rd saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $2.949, $0.146 below Friday’s closing price $3.095. Stepping decidedly lower overnight, the promise of easing tensions in the […]

Supply Uncertainty and Ongoing Conflict Push the Oil Market Higher

By Emily Beckett | March 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Supply Uncertainty and Ongoing Conflict Push the Oil Market Higher

Recap:  The April WTI contract posted an inside trading day on its last day as the spot month. The market was closely monitoring efforts aimed at restoring supply flows, including […]

April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.095 on Friday, March 20th

By Abby McVeigh | March 23, 2026 | Comments Off on April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.095 on Friday, March 20th

Friday, March 20th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $3.091, $0.075 below Thursday’s closing price $3.166. Fluctuating along the $3.080 level throughout the session, stout storage levels […]

How Energy Supply Works in Deregulated Markets

By Abby McVeigh | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on How Energy Supply Works in Deregulated Markets

Energy deregulation allows businesses to choose their electricity or natural gas supplier instead of purchasing supply solely from the local utility. That flexibility often raises practical questions about reliability, pricing, […]

Building an Energy Procurement Strategy: Timing the Market vs Managing Risk

By Abby McVeigh | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Building an Energy Procurement Strategy: Timing the Market vs Managing Risk

Developing a strong energy procurement strategy is one of the most important financial decisions for businesses with significant energy costs. Energy markets are constantly shifting due to weather patterns, infrastructure […]