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Winter Storm Fern Disrupts Energy, Gas Prices Fluctuate

1/26/2026

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Winter Storm Fern disrupts U.S. energy production and fuel logistics, contributing to gasoline price volatility.
Gasoline futures fell 0.4% as traders anticipate supply chain issues from the storm.
U.S. gasoline inventories rose, but demand may drop as people stay indoors.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) declared a disaster in 134 counties and warned of freeze-offs affecting natural gas.
PJM Interconnection issued alerts for high power demand amid the cold snap.

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Story summary

Winter Storm Fern disrupts U.S. energy production and fuel logistics, contributing to gasoline price volatility.
Gasoline futures fell 0.4% as traders anticipate supply chain issues from the storm.
U.S. gasoline inventories rose, but demand may drop as people stay indoors.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) declared a disaster in 134 counties and warned of freeze-offs affecting natural gas.
PJM Interconnection issued alerts for high power demand amid the cold snap.