Commodities
Prices as of 02 Nov, 9:25 AM
Natural Gas
| Commodity | 1D Chart | Price | 1D Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹278.20 | 1.10 (+0.40%) | 21,668 | ||
| ₹278.30 | 1.10 (+0.40%) | 34,680 |
Frequently Asked Questions
MCX Natural Gas is a futures contract priced in rupees per mmBtu (million British thermal units). It tracks the US Henry Hub natural gas benchmark.
Prices react sharply to weather forecasts, heating and cooling demand, US storage data and LNG export trends. This often causes large intraday moves.
Yes. Demand typically rises in winter for heating and in peak summer for power generation. These trends aren’t guaranteed, though, and supply shocks can override them.
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes weekly data on US natural gas inventories. A storage build that is larger or smaller than expected can move prices sharply within minutes of release.
Yes. Like crude oil, natural gas futures on MCX are cash-settled, with no physical delivery.
Yes. Natural Gas Mini has a smaller lot size and lower margin than the standard contract, which helps traders manage position size in a highly volatile commodity.
