Actual
2.8310
Daily Change
-0.003 -0.11%
Monthly
0.96%
Yearly
-3.74%
Q3 Forecast
3.0286
Natural gas - Summary

US natural gas prices fell to $2.8/MMBtu, reaching a three-week low after the EIA reported a larger-than-expected storage build. Utilities added 40 billion cubic feet to inventories in the week ending September 4, above expectations for a 31-bcf increase and lifting total stocks to 3.254 trillion cubic feet. Inventories are 4.8% above the five-year average, reinforcing concerns over ample supply. Production has also remained strong, with Lower 48 output averaging 112.9 bcfd so far in September, above August’s monthly high. These factors have outweighed support from robust demand. Above-average temperatures across the South and Southeast are expected to sustain air-conditioning demand, while gas deliveries to major LNG export facilities have increased. Rising European and Asian demand for US LNG, as buyers seek alternatives to disrupted Middle Eastern supplies and prepare for winter, is providing additional underlying support to the market.

Natural gas - Stats

Natural gas fell to 2.82 USD/MMBtu on September 11, 2026, down 0.49% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 0.57%, but it is still 4.11% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Natural gas reached an all time high of 15.78 in December of 2005. Natural gas - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on September 12 of 2026.

Natural gas - Forecast

Natural gas fell to 2.82 USD/MMBtu on September 11, 2026, down 0.49% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 0.57%, but it is still 4.11% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Natural gas is expected to trade at 3.03 USD/MMBtu by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 3.83 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 100.05 -2.430 -2.37% 20.15% 59.59% Sep/11
Brent 104.61 -3.020 -2.81% 17.57% 56.16% Sep/11
Natural gas 2.83 -0.0030 -0.11% 0.96% -3.74% Sep/11
Gasoline 3.31 -0.0860 -2.53% 4.87% 66.59% Sep/11
Heating Oil 4.96 -0.0982 -1.94% 15.23% 116.56% Sep/11
Coal 146.75 -1.25 -0.84% 13.32% 45.73% Sep/11
EU Gas 79.52 -2.53 -3.08% 30.32% 143.46% Sep/11
UK Gas 198.26 -6.8100 -3.32% 32.25% 147.33% Sep/11
Ethanol 2.06 -0.0100 -0.48% 3.53% 3.27% Sep/11
Naphtha 855.28 -15.89 -1.82% 16.91% 51.51% Sep/11
Propane 0.84 -0.02 -1.83% 17.61% 19.10% Sep/11
Uranium 90.20 0.2000 0.22% 3.80% 18.06% Sep/10
Methanol 4,181.00 309.00 7.98% 60.44% 87.49% Sep/11



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States API Crude Oil Stock Change -0.30 -2.60 BBL/1Million Sep 2026
United States Crude Oil Stocks Change -0.39 -4.45 BBL/1Million Sep 2026
United States Gasoline Stocks Change 1269.00 -1173.00 Thousand Barrels Sep 2026
United States Natural Gas Stocks Change 40.00 30.00 billion cubic feet Sep 2026

Natural gas
Natural gas is a key global energy commodity and a major component of electricity generation, heating, and industrial activity. Its prices are closely monitored due to their impact on energy costs, economic activity, and seasonal demand patterns. Natural gas futures in the United States are based on delivery at the Henry Hub in Louisiana, a central distribution point connected to an extensive network of interstate and intrastate pipelines supplying gas from major producing regions. Each contract is traded in units of 10,000 million British thermal units (mmBtu). Natural gas accounts for a significant share of U.S. energy consumption, with the United States being the world’s largest producer, followed by Russia. In recent years, the U.S. has also become the leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), supported by strong global demand and shifting supply dynamics. Natural gas prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments and are intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official benchmark prices. The data is supplied by a third party and, while efforts are made to ensure its reliability, Trading Economics does not verify the data and makes no representations or warranties.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.82 2.83 15.78 -1.00 1990 - 2026 USD/MMBtu Daily

News Stream
US Natgas Prices Fall to 3-Week Low
US natural gas prices fell to $2.8/MMBtu, reaching a three-week low after the EIA reported a larger-than-expected storage build. Utilities added 40 billion cubic feet to inventories in the week ending September 4, above expectations for a 31-bcf increase and lifting total stocks to 3.254 trillion cubic feet. Inventories are 4.8% above the five-year average, reinforcing concerns over ample supply. Production has also remained strong, with Lower 48 output averaging 112.9 bcfd so far in September, above August’s monthly high. These factors have outweighed support from robust demand. Above-average temperatures across the South and Southeast are expected to sustain air-conditioning demand, while gas deliveries to major LNG export facilities have increased. Rising European and Asian demand for US LNG, as buyers seek alternatives to disrupted Middle Eastern supplies and prepare for winter, is providing additional underlying support to the market.
2026-09-10
US Natural Gas Prices Ease Further
US natural gas prices fell below $2.80/MMBtu, extending their retreat from an eight-week high, as abundant domestic supplies and solid production weighed on the market. US gas inventories were 5.2% above the five-year seasonal average as of August 28, while output across the Lower 48 rose to 112.9 bcfd so far in September from August’s monthly high of 112.2 bcfd, reinforcing the supply overhang. These supply-side factors offset support from stronger demand. Forecasts for above-average temperatures expected across the South and Southeast through September 18 are expected to keep air-conditioning demand elevated, supporting natural gas consumption in the power sector. At the same time, gas flows to the nine major LNG export plants increased to 18.1 bcfd in September from 17.2 bcfd in August. Demand for US LNG from Europe and Asia has also risen sharply as buyers seek to replace disrupted Middle Eastern supplies and replenish inventories ahead of the winter heating season.
2026-09-09
US Natgas Prices Hold Near 2-Month High
US natural gas prices remained above $2.90/MMBtu, not far from two-month highs, as traders balanced stronger cooling demand and rising LNG exports against plentiful domestic supplies. Persistent heat across the continental US continued to boost air-conditioning demand, supporting gas consumption in the power sector. Meanwhile, average feedgas flows to the nine major LNG export facilities climbed to 18.3 bcfd in early September from 17.2 bcfd in August, as facilities in Texas returned to full operations after maintenance. Export demand also strengthened in Europe and Asia, where buyers are replenishing inventories ahead of the winter heating season amid ongoing disruptions to LNG supplies from the Persian Gulf. However, high domestic production and comfortable storage levels limit further price gains. US gas inventories stood 5.2% above the five-year seasonal average as of August 28, while output across the Lower 48 remained close to record levels, keeping the market well supplied.
2026-09-07