Meteorologists forecast colder weather and even snow over the central U.S., Investing reports. Demand for natural gas rises as homes and businesses use gas heating in cold weather.
The growing Tropical Storm Karen in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to reach hurricane strength and hit landfall later this week. Tropical systems disrupt gas production in offshore rigs in the Gulf, which is home to about 10% of U.S. natural gas production.
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Max Chen contributed to this article.