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09.10.202619:30:00UTC+00Speculators Deepen Bearish Bets on U.S. Natural Gas, CFTC Data Show

Speculative traders increased their net short positions in U.S. natural gas futures, according to the latest data from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) updated on 09 October 2026. Net speculative positions fell to -236.4K from a previous level of -231.0K, signaling a further build-up in bearish sentiment toward the commodity.

The widening negative balance indicates that hedge funds and other large speculators have grown more pessimistic on the near-term outlook for natural gas prices. A more negative net position reflects a larger number of short contracts relative to longs, often associated with expectations of weaker demand, ample supply, or both.

While the CFTC data do not explain the drivers behind positioning shifts, the move deeper into net short territory underscores that speculative participants are positioning for continued downside risk in the U.S. natural gas market as of early October 2026.

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