As the new year begins, we turn our attention to the Appalachia region, and not by coincidence. Cooler temperatures in the winter months tend to lead to increased natural gas prices and consumption, and the Appalachia region is the largest natural gas producer in the country. Fourth quarter energy prices exhibited considerable volatility . Crude prices declined steadily over the period, and natural gas prices increased from about $3.0 per Mcf to a peak of $4.84 in mid-November before declining to $2.94 at year-end.
October 2, 2018
