09:27 AM EDT, 04/21/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Natural gas edged lower early Tuesday as long-term forecasts cool.

Gas for May delivery was last seen down $0.01 to US$2.68 per million British thermal units.

The price of the fuel has dropped 6.9% over the past month with mild spring temperatures cutting into demand as the market awaits the summer heat that boosts the call on electricity to power air conditioners. Long-term forecasts from the National Weather Service see little prospect for strengthening cooling demand, as its six to 14 day outlook expects most states to see seasonal or cooler temperatures over the period.