Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: U.S. Stock Build Tests WTI as Saudi Supply Risks Persist

U.S. crude inventories rose sharply, a bearish supply signal, but disruptions involving a Saudi pipeline and the Strait of Hormuz supported WTI and Brent prices. Natural-gas fundamentals remained constructive due to sustained LNG demand. The competing inventory buildup and geopolitical supply risks point to continued volatility across energy markets.