Actual
3.2140
Daily Change
-0.08 -2.52%
Monthly
11.83%
Yearly
0.25%
Q3 Forecast
2.9351
Natural gas - Summary

US natural gas prices fell to $3.15 per MMBtu on Friday as traders took profits after prices surged to a 13-week high in the previous session amid supply disruptions in West Virginia. TC Energy’s Columbia Gas Transmission pipeline in Appalachia declared force majeure due to an unexpected mechanical issue, prompting the biggest single-day gain in gas prices since January. The market also remains supported by rising LNG feedgas demand, with flows to the nine major export plants averaging 17.8 bcfd in September, up from 17.2 bcfd in August, even with the 0.8-bcfd Cove Point facility offline for planned maintenance. Meanwhile, EIA data showed inventories rose by 53 Bcf for the week ended September 18, narrowing the storage surplus over the 5-year average to 95 Bcf from 118 Bcf a week ago, as hot weather boosted cooling demand. While September production remains near record levels at an average 112.8 bcfd, daily output has been falling mainly due to declines in Louisiana and West Virginia.

Natural gas - Stats

Natural gas fell to 3.21 USD/MMBtu on September 25, 2026, down 2.52% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 11.83%, and is up 0.25% compared to the same time last year, 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 25 of 2026.

Natural gas - Forecast

Natural gas fell to 3.21 USD/MMBtu on September 25, 2026, down 2.52% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 11.83%, and is up 0.25% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Natural gas is expected to trade at 2.94 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 3.75 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 92.44 -2.170 -2.29% 12.42% 40.66% Sep/25
Brent 104.37 -2.230 -2.09% 20.05% 50.78% Sep/25
Natural gas 3.21 -0.0830 -2.52% 11.83% 0.25% Sep/25
Gasoline 3.41 -0.1536 -4.31% 15.21% 67.40% Sep/25
Heating Oil 4.82 0.0926 1.96% 16.35% 99.57% Sep/25
Coal 143.50 -1.20 -0.83% 9.00% 36.60% Sep/24
EU Gas 70.43 -4.51 -6.02% 7.06% 112.54% Sep/25
UK Gas 179.79 -10.9200 -5.73% 10.80% 110.53% Sep/25
Ethanol 2.10 -0.0175 -0.83% 1.69% 12.30% Sep/25
Naphtha 838.56 4.98 0.60% 12.75% 48.68% Sep/24
Propane 0.89 0.003 0.33% 24.29% 24.99% Sep/24
Uranium 89.45 -0.1000 -0.11% -0.11% 7.19% Sep/24
Methanol 3,513.00 164.00 4.90% 18.72% 55.17% Sep/24



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States API Crude Oil Stock Change 1.79 7.14 BBL/1Million Sep 2026
United States Crude Oil Stocks Change 2.97 -0.64 BBL/1Million Sep 2026
United States Gasoline Stocks Change -1686.00 794.00 Thousand Barrels Sep 2026
United States Natural Gas Stocks Change 53.00 44.00 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
3.21 3.30 15.78 -1.00 1990 - 2026 USD/MMBtu Daily

News Stream
Natural gas is down by 5%
Natural gas decreased 5% to 3.1321 USD/MMBtu
2026-09-25
US Natgas Prices Drop on Profit-Taking
US natural gas prices fell to $3.15 per MMBtu on Friday as traders took profits after prices surged to a 13-week high in the previous session amid supply disruptions in West Virginia. TC Energy’s Columbia Gas Transmission pipeline in Appalachia declared force majeure due to an unexpected mechanical issue, prompting the biggest single-day gain in gas prices since January. The market also remains supported by rising LNG feedgas demand, with flows to the nine major export plants averaging 17.8 bcfd in September, up from 17.2 bcfd in August, even with the 0.8-bcfd Cove Point facility offline for planned maintenance. Meanwhile, EIA data showed inventories rose by 53 Bcf for the week ended September 18, narrowing the storage surplus over the 5-year average to 95 Bcf from 118 Bcf a week ago, as hot weather boosted cooling demand. While September production remains near record levels at an average 112.8 bcfd, daily output has been falling mainly due to declines in Louisiana and West Virginia.
2026-09-25
US Natgas Prices Rise to 11-Week High
US natural gas prices rose to $3.2 per million British thermal units, their highest level since July 8, after an EIA report showed a storage build broadly in line with expectations. Energy firms added 53 billion cubic feet to inventories in the week ended September 18, below the 77 bcf increase recorded a year earlier and the five-year average of 76 bcf, as hot weather boosted cooling demand. Inventories stood 2.9% above normal, down from 3.7% the previous week. US Lower 48 production was also on track to fall to an 11-week low of 108.4 bcfd on Thursday, mainly due to declines in Louisiana and West Virginia. Weather forecasts point to mostly normal conditions through October 9. Meanwhile, average gas flows to the nine major US LNG export plants reached 17.8 bcfd in September, up from 17.2 bcfd in August, despite the planned shutdown of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s 0.8-bcfd Cove Point facility for annual maintenance.
2026-09-24