As oil prices struggle to find a footing in the wake of the latest OPEC moves, natural gas has stepped into a standout role in the global energy mix. This year, the demand and price trends for natural gas underscore both its resilience and its growing importance as an economic driver and transition fuel. Why Natural Gas Is Defying the Energy Downturn Global energy markets have been anything but stable in recent years. Geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and the accelerating push toward decarbonization have made investors uneasy. Yet…