Natural gas futures for October delivery climbed 2.30% to $2.89 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) during U.S. trading on Wednesday, according to Nymex data.
The advance occurred as the U.S. Dollar Index futures rose 0.24% to 99.07, reflecting a strengthening greenback. Crude oil futures for October delivery remained flat at $82.36 per barrel, while heating oil for September delivery increased 1.05% to $4.29 per gallon.
Technical levels for natural gas futures showed support at $2.739 and resistance at $2.927 per MMBtu, indicating a narrow trading range within the session. The price movement followed broader energy market dynamics, with natural gas outperforming crude oil on a percentage basis.
The session took place on August 26, 2026, as tracked by Nymex data.
