UK natural gas futures fell more than 11% to below 84 pence a therm, retreating from a ten-month high of 103.7 hit on January 21, as concerns over LNG supply eased. Near term US weather forecasts turned milder, reducing heating demand and allowing more gas to flow to LNG export plants, improving the outlook for deliveries to Europe and the UK. The UK remains highly sensitive due to limited storage capacity and heavy reliance on imports, making it vulnerable to regional and global supply pressures. Geopolitical risk premiums also faded after US President Donald Trump said Washington is in talks with Iran, easing fears of disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Still, underlying vulnerability remains, with EU gas storage at just 41.1% full and UK storage around 36.9%.
