Natural gas prices fell today despite US data that showed a large inventory drawdown last week, as the energy sector overall weakens.

The Energy Information Administration reported a drop of 237 billion cubic feet last week, while analysts expected a drop of 249 billion.

As of 15:35 GMT, natural gas fell 1.7% to $2.616 per million British thermal units, with a session-high at $2.691, and a low at $2.596.