US natural gas prices fell 2% to around $3.0 per MMBtu, their lowest level in nearly three weeks, tracking broader declines across energy markets following a US–Iran peace deal. Both sides confirmed they have reached an agreement to end their war, with President Donald Trump stating that Washington will end its naval blockade of Iranian ports and that the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG supplies, will reopen once the agreement is formally signed on June 19. Additional downward pressure came from strong domestic supply conditions. US gas inventories have risen to 2.686 trillion cubic feet, around 6% above the five-year seasonal average, signaling a well-supplied market. However, losses may be limited by improving demand prospects, with a recovery in LNG exports, along with forecasts for higher cooling demand as temperatures rise into early July.

Natural gas fell to 3.11 USD/MMBtu on June 15, 2026, down 0.16% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 3.01%, but it is still 16.89% 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 June 15 of 2026.

Natural gas fell to 3.11 USD/MMBtu on June 15, 2026, down 0.16% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 3.01%, but it is still 16.89% 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 3.16 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 4.03 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 80.07 -4.807 -5.66% -23.29% 13.98% Jun/15
Brent 82.62 -4.712 -5.40% -26.30% 12.82% Jun/15
Natural gas 3.11 -0.0051 -0.16% 3.01% -16.89% Jun/15
Gasoline 2.95 -0.0977 -3.20% -21.50% 31.85% Jun/15
Heating Oil 3.28 -0.1264 -3.71% -20.33% 33.87% Jun/15
Coal 148.90 -2.85 -1.88% 13.53% 41.47% Jun/12
TTF Gas 42.51 -4.26 -9.12% -15.40% 12.21% Jun/15
UK Gas 100.99 -10.9194 -9.76% -18.09% 13.63% Jun/15
Ethanol 1.89 0.0125 0.67% -4.91% 12.18% Jun/12
Naphtha 706.23 -13.59 -1.89% -19.69% 23.58% Jun/12
Propane 0.77 -0.02 -2.39% -11.45% -1.90% Jun/12
Uranium 85.35 0.3500 0.41% -0.81% 22.37% Jun/12
Methanol 2,985.00 -209.00 -6.54% -2.77% 19.21% Jun/15



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United States Natural Gas Stocks Change 108.00 95.00 billion cubic feet Jun 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
3.11 3.12 15.78 -1.00 1990 - 2026 USD/MMBtu Daily

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US Natgas Prices Decline
US natural gas prices fell 2% to around $3.0 per MMBtu, their lowest level in nearly three weeks, tracking broader declines across energy markets following a US–Iran peace deal. Both sides confirmed they have reached an agreement to end their war, with President Donald Trump stating that Washington will end its naval blockade of Iranian ports and that the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for a fifth of the world’s oil and LNG supplies, will reopen once the agreement is formally signed on June 19. Additional downward pressure came from strong domestic supply conditions. US gas inventories have risen to 2.686 trillion cubic feet, around 6% above the five-year seasonal average, signaling a well-supplied market. However, losses may be limited by improving demand prospects, with a recovery in LNG exports, along with forecasts for higher cooling demand as temperatures rise into early July.
2026-06-15
US Natgas Prices Fall to Over 2-Week Low
US natural gas prices extended their losses toward $3.0/MMBtu, the lowest level in over two weeks, after a larger-than-expected storage build. The EIA reported that US energy firms added 108 billion cubic feet of gas to storage last week, above forecasts of 101 bcf. Total inventories rose to 2.686 trillion cubic feet, around 6% above the five-year average, signaling ample supply. Warmer-than-normal weather is expected through June 26, which could boost gas demand from power generators. Meanwhile, average US LNG export flows fell to 16.5 bcfd in June from 17.1 bcfd in May due to maintenance at plants including Golden Pass LNG and Freeport LNG in Texas. US Lower 48 gas production also declined to 109.0 bcfd in June from 109.7 bcfd in May.
2026-06-11
US Natural Gas Prices Edge Up
US natural gas prices edged up to $3.19 per MMBtu, supported by forecasts for above-normal temperatures in the second half of June, which are expected to boost cooling demand. However, prices remain below the recent highs seen earlier in the month. According to LSEG, average gas production in the US Lower 48 has eased to 108.8 billion cubic feet per day in June, down from 109.7 bcfd in May. While the decline in output has helped narrow the storage surplus, inventories remain about 5% above the five-year seasonal average, pointing to broadly comfortable supply conditions heading into the summer. Meanwhile, net flows to major LNG export terminals have fallen to 16.3 bcfd so far in June from 17.1 bcfd in May, as seasonal maintenance at facilities including Golden Pass and Freeport LNG in Texas continues to weigh on export volumes.
2026-06-10