Actual
3.0996
Daily Change
-0.14 -4.22%
Monthly
6.85%
Yearly
3.05%
Q4 Forecast
3.3906
Natural gas - Summary

US natural gas prices were above $3.20 per million British thermal units, approaching a three-week high after government data showed a smaller-than-expected increase in storage. The EIA reported an injection of 67 billion cubic feet for the week ending October 9, below forecasts of 76 bcf and the five-year average of 90 bcf. Total inventories reached 3.567 trillion cubic feet, leaving stocks 3.9% below year-earlier levels but 1.3% above the seasonal norm. Supply constraints have also supported prices, with Lower 48 production averaging 110.8 billion cubic feet per day so far in October, down from record levels of 113.3 bcfd in August and September. Hurricane-related shutdowns, force majeure events and pipeline disruptions contributed to the decline. However, forecasts for milder-than-usual weather through October 29 could restrain heating and cooling demand. Meanwhile, average feedgas deliveries to major US LNG export terminals slipped to 17.5 bcfd from 17.9 bcfd in September.

Natural gas - Stats

Natural gas fell to 3.10 USD/MMBtu on October 16, 2026, down 4.34% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 6.71%, and is up 2.92% 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 October 16 of 2026.

Natural gas - Forecast

Natural gas fell to 3.10 USD/MMBtu on October 16, 2026, down 4.34% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 6.71%, and is up 2.92% 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 3.39 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 4.12 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 97.50 -0.472 -0.48% -4.33% 70.60% Oct/16
Brent 105.89 -0.027 -0.03% 1.02% 72.77% Oct/16
Natural gas 3.10 -0.1364 -4.22% 6.85% 3.05% Oct/16
Gasoline 3.18 -0.0034 -0.11% -9.42% 73.40% Oct/16
Heating Oil 4.83 -0.0206 -0.43% -5.65% 121.33% Oct/16
Coal 149.65 -0.70 -0.47% 3.39% 43.07% Oct/15
EU Gas 88.58 2.14 2.48% 16.01% 178.40% Oct/16
UK Gas 218.63 4.9793 2.33% 14.63% 170.95% Oct/16
Ethanol 2.05 0.0250 1.24% -1.33% 20.29% Oct/15
Naphtha 877.90 -2.76 -0.31% 4.01% 70.65% Oct/15
Propane 1.07 -0.001 -0.12% 24.15% 66.43% Oct/15
Uranium 90.00 0 0% 0.28% 12.64% Oct/15
Methanol 3,354.00 0 0% -3.51% 49.73% Oct/16



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United States Gasoline Stocks Change 3518.00 382.00 Thousand Barrels Oct 2026
United States Natural Gas Stocks Change 67.00 85.00 billion cubic feet Oct 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
3.10 3.24 15.78 -1.00 1990 - 2026 USD/MMBtu Daily

News Stream
US Natgas Prices Rise After EIA Data
US natural gas prices were above $3.20 per million British thermal units, approaching a three-week high after government data showed a smaller-than-expected increase in storage. The EIA reported an injection of 67 billion cubic feet for the week ending October 9, below forecasts of 76 bcf and the five-year average of 90 bcf. Total inventories reached 3.567 trillion cubic feet, leaving stocks 3.9% below year-earlier levels but 1.3% above the seasonal norm. Supply constraints have also supported prices, with Lower 48 production averaging 110.8 billion cubic feet per day so far in October, down from record levels of 113.3 bcfd in August and September. Hurricane-related shutdowns, force majeure events and pipeline disruptions contributed to the decline. However, forecasts for milder-than-usual weather through October 29 could restrain heating and cooling demand. Meanwhile, average feedgas deliveries to major US LNG export terminals slipped to 17.5 bcfd from 17.9 bcfd in September.
2026-10-15
US Natgas Prices Rise Ahead of Storage Report
US natural gas futures rose to around $3.25 per million British thermal units on Thursday, moving back near a three-week high as market attention turned to the EIA’s weekly storage report due later in the day. Analysts expect the storage surplus to narrow to 1.6% above seasonal norms in the week ended October 9, from 2% in the previous week. On the supply side, gas production in the Lower 48 states averaged 110.8 bcfd so far in October, below the record highs of 113.3 bcfd in August and September. The decline reflected hurricane-related shut-ins in the Gulf of Mexico, force majeure events and pipeline disruptions across several states. However, gains were limited by forecasts for mostly milder-than-normal weather across the country through October 29, which is expected to curb both heating and cooling demand. In addition, average feedgas deliveries to the nine major US LNG export terminals eased to 17.5 bcfd this month so far, from 17.9 bcfd in September.
2026-10-15
US Natgas Prices Fall from 3-Week High
US natural gas futures fell below $3.20 per million British thermal units, retreating from a nearly three-week high of $3.283 reached on October 13, mainly due to forecasts for relatively mild weather across the country through October 29, which are expected to limit both heating and cooling demand. Also, average feedgas deliveries to the nine major US liquefied natural gas export terminals eased to 17.5 billion cubic feet per day so far this month, down from 17.9 bcfd in September. On the other hand, domestic production in the Lower 48 states declined to 110.8 bcfd in October, compared with record averages of 113.3 bcfd in August and September. The reduction reflected hurricane-related Gulf of Mexico shut-ins, force majeure events and pipeline disruptions in several states. Meanwhile, analysts estimate inventories fell to 1.6% above seasonal norms in the week ending October 9, from 2% previously, ahead of Thursday’s government storage report.
2026-10-14