At Bentek Energy's Benposium 2013, the Motley Fool's Tom Jacobs spoke with research analyst and human computer, Eason Jostad. In command of data and with trenchant analysis, he makes Bentek's contrarian case for natural gas prices to lower through the summer. This analysis is based on unusual wellhead freezing that reduced production in areas where producers didn't see it coming. Bentek's ahead of the curve, and Jostad tells us what Bentek's forecast for 2013 pricing is and why.
You're reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool's Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More
Apart From the Herd: Forecast for 2013 Natural Gas Prices
NYSE: COP
ConocoPhillips

Reduced production caused prices to rise, but that is likely a one-time event.
Motley Fool Special Ops lead advisor, and co-author of "What's Behind the Numbers?", Tom Jacobs has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Stocks Mentioned




*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
Related Articles





Premium Investing Services
Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.