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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 […]

Key Considerations When Evaluating Energy Supply Contracts

By Abby McVeigh | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Key Considerations When Evaluating Energy Supply Contracts

When reviewing electricity or natural gas proposals, it’s natural to start with price. But in volatile markets, the quoted rate is only one part of the decision. When evaluating energy […]

Energy Supply for Senior Living Facilities: Strategies for Cost Stability and Budget Confidence

By Abby McVeigh | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Energy Supply for Senior Living Facilities: Strategies for Cost Stability and Budget Confidence

In a senior living community, the need for energy is constant. Residents expect warm rooms, reliable hot water, properly ventilated common areas, and fully functioning kitchens and laundry facilities — […]

Ongoing Iran Conflict and Regional Strikes Lift the Oil Market

By Emily Beckett | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on Ongoing Iran Conflict and Regional Strikes Lift the Oil Market

Recap:  The oil market erased some of its sharp gains on Thursday and ended the session lower after President Donald Trump said he would not put troops anywhere when asked […]

April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.166 on Thursday, March 19th

By Abby McVeigh | March 20, 2026 | Comments Off on April NYMEX Natural Gas Futures Contract Closed at $3.166 on Thursday, March 19th

Thursday, March 19th saw the front-month NYMEX Natural Gas contract open at $3.186, $0.121 above Wednesday’s closing price $3.065. Continuing the overnight rally, as War in Iran continued to escalate, […]

Oil Market Rallies as Iran Attacks Energy Facilities Across the Middle East

By Abby McVeigh | March 19, 2026 | Comments Off on Oil Market Rallies as Iran Attacks Energy Facilities Across the Middle East

Recap:  The oil market posted an outside trading day on Wednesday after it posted an inside trading day on Tuesday, as the market remained headline driven. The oil market settled […]