September Natural Gas Futures Flounder Despite Bullish Setup for Balance of Summer; Spot Prices Sag Share on: LinkedIn Natural gas futures faltered on Friday as traders took profits and markets focused on a near-term shift in weather that is expected to usher in a reprieve from the oppressive heat that has defined the summer to date over much of the Lower 48. At A Glance: Cooler weather pushes East Supply concerns fester The September Nymex contract dropped 14.5 cents day/day and settled at $3.914/MMBtu. A day earlier, in its debut as the prompt month, September rallied 9.2 cents. Futu...