Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the gas industry, specifically recommending New Hope Holdings for its stable profits and high dividend yield [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights that high temperatures in the US are driving up gas prices, while European storage efforts are leading to price declines. Domestic gas prices are weak [10][20]. - It emphasizes the importance of monitoring companies with US gas sources, particularly in light of the recent reduction of import tariffs on US LNG from 140% to 25% [56]. Price Tracking - As of July 18, 2025, US HH gas prices increased by 9.1% week-on-week, while European TTF prices decreased by 3.2%. Domestic LNG prices showed a slight decline of 0.1% [10][15]. - The average total supply of natural gas in the US increased by 0.4% week-on-week to 1,131 billion cubic feet per day, with total demand rising by 2.2% to 1,070 billion cubic feet per day [17][20]. Supply and Demand Analysis - The report notes that European gas consumption from January to April 2025 was 1,920 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 7.4% [20]. - Domestic apparent gas consumption in China decreased by 0.6% year-on-year to 1,786 billion cubic meters, attributed to warmer winter conditions and trade war impacts [31]. Pricing Mechanism Progress - The report states that 64% of cities in China have implemented residential pricing adjustments, with an average increase of 0.21 yuan per cubic meter [40]. Important Events - The reduction of US LNG import tariffs is expected to enhance the economic viability of US gas imports [46]. - The European Parliament has agreed to provide greater flexibility regarding natural gas storage targets, allowing for a 10% deviation from the 90% storage goal [53][55]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies that can optimize costs and benefit from the ongoing pricing mechanism adjustments, particularly New Hope Holdings, China Resources Gas, and Kunlun Energy [56].