Tropical Storm Karen, which hit over the weekend, dissipated but will continue to pressure prices upward on a temporary basis.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, about 48% of U.S. natural gas production in the Gulf was shut down as of Oct. 6, Investing reports. [A Hurricane and Wintry Weather Help Support Natural Gas ETF]
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Max Chen contributed to this article.