Due to a drop in production in recent weeks and expectations of higher-than-expected demand next week, U.S. natural gas futures jumped by about 6% to reach their highest level in a month on Friday, as gas flows to natural gas export plants jumped by around 6% to reach their highest level in a month on Friday, as gas flows to natural gas export plants liquefied (LNG)

Gas futures for June delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 20.3 cents, or 5.7%, to $3.795 per million British thermal units, their highest closing level since April 9. Over the week, the coming month gained around 5% after jumping around 24% last week. Gas stocks are currently around 3% higher than normal over five years (2020-2024)