Core Insights - The report highlights the impact of colder weather and declining inventories on natural gas prices in the U.S., which increased by 10.5% week-on-week, while European gas prices decreased by 5.6% due to inventory withdrawals [1][2]. Price Tracking - As of November 28, 2025, the week-on-week price changes for various natural gas benchmarks are as follows: U.S. HH +10.5%, European TTF -5.6%, East Asia JKM -3.3%, China LNG ex-factory -0.9%, and China LNG CIF -4.5%, with prices at 1.2, 2.4, 2.8, 2.9, and 2.8 CNY per cubic meter respectively [1]. Supply and Demand Analysis - The U.S. natural gas market saw a week-on-week inventory decrease of 110 billion cubic feet, bringing total storage to 39,350 billion cubic feet, a year-on-year decline of 0.8% [2]. - In Europe, natural gas consumption from January to August 2025 was 2,884 billion cubic meters, up 4.6% year-on-year. The supply increased by 25.1% week-on-week to 102,598 GWh, with significant contributions from inventory consumption and LNG terminals [2]. - Domestic natural gas prices in China decreased by 0.9% week-on-week, with a year-on-year increase in apparent consumption of 0.7% to 3,541 billion cubic meters [2]. Pricing Progress - As of November 2025, 67% of cities in China have implemented residential pricing adjustments, with an average increase of 0.22 CNY per cubic meter [3]. Important Announcements - China Gas reported total revenue of 31.481 billion CNY for the first half of the fiscal year 2026, a decrease of 1.78% year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.218 billion CNY, down 24.22% year-on-year, primarily due to pressure on retail gas and connection services [3]. Investment Recommendations - The outlook for 2025 suggests a relaxed supply environment and cost optimization for gas companies, with a focus on price mechanism adjustments and demand growth. Key recommendations include companies like Xinao Energy, China Resources Gas, and Kunlun Energy, with notable dividend yields [3].