Natural Gas (NATGAS)
A key heating and power fuel, known for sharp swings.
What is Natural Gas
Natural gas heats homes, generates electricity and feeds industry. It is one of the most important and most volatile energy commodities.
Its price is unusually sensitive to weather: cold winters and hot summers drive demand for heating and air conditioning, while storage levels and production set the supply side.
Natural gas is known for sharp, fast moves, which makes it a favourite of active traders and a market where risk control really matters.
- Type
- Energy
- Quoted in
- USD per MMBtu
- Benchmark
- Henry Hub / NYMEX
- Hours
- Nearly 24h, Mon-Fri
- Main use
- Heating and power
Live price and key figures
A real-time read on where the market is trading.
Live market data, shown for information only. Not investment advice.
What moves Natural Gas
Weather
Cold winters and hot summers drive heating and cooling demand.
Storage levels
Weekly storage data shows whether supply is ample or tight.
Production
Output, especially from US shale, sets the supply side.
Exports
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports link local prices to global demand.
How to trade it on Chasse
You never place an order. Deploy a Chasse strategy and it trades this market for you, automatically, with a stop-loss and take-profit on every position. Which strategies you can run depends on your tier.
Live market data. Chasse is currently a simulated demo; trading results shown elsewhere are illustrative and not guaranteed.
Natural Gas, answered
What is natural gas used for?
It heats homes, generates electricity and is used widely across industry.
Why is natural gas so volatile?
Demand swings sharply with weather while supply is slower to adjust, so prices can move fast.
Can I trade natural gas on Chasse?
Yes, natural gas is among the commodities our strategies trade automatically. Chasse is currently a simulated demo.
When does it trade?
Natural gas trades nearly around the clock on weekdays.
How much do I need to start?
From $100. Commodities sit alongside the other markets our strategies trade across the tiers.