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Your Daily Energy Report for August 14, 2025

Posted on 2025-08-14

Crude Oil

Crude Oil futures for September settled up $.52 or 2.091% at $63.96. Oil prices climbed on Thursday, hitting a one-week high and snapping a two-day losing streak. The advance was fueled by rising geopolitical tensions and growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could cut interest rates next month, potentially boosting fuel demand. Prices firmed after President Trump cautioned of “severe consequences” should his upcoming Ukraine talks with Russian President Putin fail, adding a geopolitical risk premium given Russia’s position as the world’s second-largest oil producer. Support also came from market optimism over a possible September Fed rate cut, following softer consumer inflation readings and weaker employment data, although an uptick in producer prices underscored ongoing inflationary pressures. Additional sentiment gains came from speculation that sanctions on Moscow might be loosened, which could increase Russian crude exports.
 

Natural Gas

Natural Gas futures for September settled up $.013 or .46% at $2.841. Natural gas prices rose today, despite government data showed a larger-than-expected increase in storage. The EIA reported a 56 bcf injection for the week ending August 8, bringing inventories to 3.186 tcf—6.6% above the five-year average and exceeding the anticipated 53 bcf build. Production in the Lower 48 has averaged 108.3 bcfd so far this month, surpassing July’s record 107.9 bcfd. LNG exports are also on the rise, with feedgas deliveries to U.S. export facilities averaging 16.2 bcfd in August, up from 15.5 bcfd in July. Looking ahead, forecasters expect above-average heat to persist through August 27, though the intensity is now seen as lower than earlier projections.
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