US natural gas futures rose more than 4% to above $3.1 per MMBtu on Friday, driven by forecasts of a cold front hitting the Northeast this weekend. Considering the full week however, natural gas prices in the US are down almost 4%, as rising output and smaller than normal storage withdrawals eased tightness in the market. Average production in the Lower 48 states climbed to 108.7 billion cubic feet per day so far in February, up from 106.3 bcfd in January, approaching December’s record of 109.7 bcfd. The US Energy Information Administration reported a 144 bcf withdrawal for the week ended February 13, slightly below the five-year average and last year’s 182 bcf. Stocks remain about 6% below normal but analysts expect most of the deficit to be erased by early March as mild weather keeps heating demand low. Average flows to eight US LNG export plants rose to 18.6 bcfd in February, near December’s record.

Natural gas rose to 3.07 USD/MMBtu on February 20, 2026, up 2.49% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has fallen 37.01%, and is down 25.63% 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 February 20 of 2026.

Natural gas rose to 3.07 USD/MMBtu on February 20, 2026, up 2.49% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has fallen 37.01%, and is down 25.63% 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 3.36 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 4.24 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 66.31 -0.090 -0.14% 9.39% -5.81% Feb/20
Brent 71.61 -0.050 -0.07% 9.76% -3.79% Feb/20
Natural gas 3.07 0.0700 2.34% -37.11% -25.74% Feb/20
Gasoline 1.99 -0.0183 -0.91% 7.55% -1.88% Feb/20
Heating Oil 2.58 -0.0318 -1.22% 5.99% 5.95% Feb/20
Coal 116.15 -0.65 -0.56% 5.64% 12.22% Feb/19
TTF Gas 31.57 -1.63 -4.91% -19.48% -31.23% Feb/20
UK Gas 77.50 -4.5718 -5.57% -25.25% -30.25% Feb/20
Ethanol 1.72 0.0175 1.03% 8.86% -5.75% Feb/20
Naphtha 564.50 4.71 0.84% 8.11% -14.27% Feb/19
Propane 0.64 0.003 0.45% 2.12% -29.77% Feb/19
Uranium 89.30 0.4500 0.51% 4.75% 37.60% Feb/19
Methanol 2,159.00 -21.00 -0.96% -4.09% -14.56% Feb/13



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States API Crude Oil Stock Change -0.61 13.40 BBL/1Million Feb 2026
United States Crude Oil Stocks Change -9.01 8.53 BBL/1Million Feb 2026
United States Gasoline Stocks Change -3213.00 1160.00 Thousand Barrels Feb 2026
United States Natural Gas Stocks Change -144.00 -249.00 billion cubic feet Feb 2026

Natural gas
The natural gas futures price is based on delivery at the Henry Hub in Louisiana, the nexus of 16 intra- and interstate natural gas pipeline systems that draw supplies from the region's prolific gas deposits. The contract trades in units of 10,000 million British thermal units (mmBtu). Natural gas accounts for almost a quarter of United States energy consumption. The United States is the biggest natural gas producer followed by Russia. In 2023, the US overtook Australia and Qatar to become the world's largest LNG supplier, driven by rising global prices and increased demand for exports, partly due to supply disruptions and sanctions related to Russia's 2022 actions. The Natural gas market prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our Natural gas market prices are intended to provide you with a reference only, rather than as a basis for making trading decisions. Trading Economics does not verify any data and disclaims any obligation to do so.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.07 3.00 15.78 -1.00 1990 - 2026 USD/MMBtu Daily

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US Natgas Prices Rise on Friday, Still Set for Weekly Drop
US natural gas futures rose more than 4% to above $3.1 per MMBtu on Friday, driven by forecasts of a cold front hitting the Northeast this weekend. Considering the full week however, natural gas prices in the US are down almost 4%, as rising output and smaller than normal storage withdrawals eased tightness in the market. Average production in the Lower 48 states climbed to 108.7 billion cubic feet per day so far in February, up from 106.3 bcfd in January, approaching December’s record of 109.7 bcfd. The US Energy Information Administration reported a 144 bcf withdrawal for the week ended February 13, slightly below the five-year average and last year’s 182 bcf. Stocks remain about 6% below normal but analysts expect most of the deficit to be erased by early March as mild weather keeps heating demand low. Average flows to eight US LNG export plants rose to 18.6 bcfd in February, near December’s record.
2026-02-20
Natural gas is up by 5.03%
Natural gas increased 5.03% to 3.1467 USD/MMBtu
2026-02-20
US Natgas Prices Hold at Around 4-Month Low
US natural gas futures held around $3.0 per MMBtu, near a four-month low, as rising output and smaller than normal storage withdrawals eased tightness in the market. Average production in the Lower 48 states climbed to 108.7 billion cubic feet per day so far in February, up from 106.3 bcfd in January, approaching December’s record of 109.7 bcfd. The US Energy Information Administration reported a 144 bcf withdrawal for the week ended February 13, slightly below the five-year average and last year’s 182 bcf. Stocks remain about 6% below normal but analysts expect most of the deficit to be erased by early March as mild weather keeps heating demand low. Average flows to eight US LNG export plants rose to 18.6 bcfd in February, near December’s record, while forecasts show temperatures will stay mostly warmer than normal through early March.
2026-02-19