What are the main factors affecting the price of natural gas?

Natural gas prices are driven by a dynamic mix of weather patterns, geopolitical risks, infrastructure capacity, and evolving energy policies — making it one of the most price-sensitive commodities in global energy markets.

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Tabella interattiva

	All account types
Spread type	Fixed
Min. spread in punti	40
Distanza di ordini in punti	80
SWAP, per 1 lot (Long/Short)	-65.95 / -27.28 USD
Pip Size	0.001
Lot size for МТ4/МТ5	30000 mmBtu
Max Leverage	50

Orari di trading Gas Naturale - #C-NATGAS

Gas Naturale trading hours are the time when investors can buy and sell Gas Naturale. The Gas Naturale is traded on multiple exchanges around the world. This means that investors have many different opportunities to trade Gas Naturale during different trading hours. Depending on where you live, you may be able to trade Gas Naturale at any time throughout the day or night. For those who want to take advantage of these opportunities, it is important to know when Gas Naturale trading hours begin and end.

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Giorni della settimana	Orari di trading (CET)	Orari di trading locali
Lunedì	00:00 — 23:00	00:00 — 23:00
Martedì	00:00 — 23:00	00:00 — 23:00
Mercoledì	00:00 — 23:00	00:00 — 23:00
Giovedì	00:00 — 23:00	00:00 — 23:00
Venerdì	00:00 — 22:00	00:00 — 22:00
Saturday	—	—
Domenica	—	—

NATGAS

I futures del gas naturale Henry Hub sono contratti della fornitura del gas naturale che offrono l'opportunità della gestione del rischio dei prezzi altamente volatili. È utilizzato come un prezzo di riferimento nazionale per il gas naturale. I CFD sul gas naturale sono quotati in dollari statunitensi per mmBtu (1 contratto CFD comprende 1 mmBtu di gas, 1 lotto è composto da 30000 mmBtu di gas). 1000 metri cubi di gas naturale contiene circa 36 mmBtu.

FAQ

What time does the Natural Gas market open?

The Natural Gas CFD (#C-NATGAS) is available for trading Monday through Thursday from 00:00 to 23:00 (CET server time), and on Friday from 00:00 to 22:00. The market is closed on Saturday and Sunday. This near-24-hour weekday schedule provides extensive flexibility for traders across most global time zones.

Who regulates the natural gas trade?

Natural gas trade is regulated at multiple levels:

Internationally, the WTO governs trade rules, while the IEA monitors global energy markets.
In the US, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversees pipelines, LNG terminals, and wholesale pricing.
In the EU, ACER coordinates national regulators across member states.

At the national level, most countries have a dedicated energy ministry or regulatory agency handling licensing, pricing, and infrastructure.

What are the largest natural gas-producing countries?

Natural gas production is concentrated among a small number of countries that hold vast reserves and advanced extraction infrastructure:

United States - the world's largest natural gas producer, accounting for approximately 25% of global output.
Russia - the second-largest producer and historically the world's biggest exporter via pipeline. Russia holds some of the largest proven gas reserves on the planet, primarily in Siberia, operated largely by Gazprom.
Iran - a rapidly growing producer driven by surging domestic demand. China has significantly expanded both conventional and shale gas extraction, though it remains a major net importer to meet its energy needs.
China - a rapidly growing producer driven by surging domestic demand. China has significantly expanded both conventional and shale gas extraction, though it remains a major net importer to meet its energy needs.
Qatar - one of the world's top LNG exporters, Qatar's production is centered on the massive North Dome field — the largest single natural gas reservoir on Earth. It supplies markets across Europe, Asia, and beyond.

What are the biggest Natural Gas companies?

The global natural gas industry is dominated by a mix of state-owned enterprises and major international energy corporations. The largest players by reserves and production include:

Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia)
Gazprom (Russia)
National Iranian Oil Company (Iran)
Qatar Energy (Qatar)
ExxonMobil (USA)

Among Western-listed energy majors with significant natural gas operations are:

Shell
BP
Chevron
TotalEnergies
ConocoPhillips

These companies influence global supply levels and, by extension, natural gas prices — making their production reports, earnings releases, and strategic announcements relevant events for NATGAS traders to monitor.