US natural gas futures climbed further to above $3.30 per MMBtu, their highest level since early February, after government data showed a smaller-than-expected storage build last week. The EIA reported that utilities added 92 billion cubic feet of gas to storage in the week ended May 22, below forecasts for a 95 to 96 bcf increase and lower than the 104 bcf injection recorded a year earlier. Total inventories rose to 2.483 trillion cubic feet, around 0.9% above year-ago levels and 6.2% higher than the five-year seasonal average, with the surplus over the average narrowing to 144 bcf from 149 bcf the previous week. US gas production in the Lower 48 states eased to 109.4 bcfd in May from 109.8 bcfd in April, while flows to major LNG export plants also declined due to seasonal maintenance work. Weather forecasts point to mostly normal conditions through mid-June. US gas prices are on track for a monthly gain of more than 19%, following a 4.1% decline in April.

Natural gas fell to 3.27 USD/MMBtu on May 29, 2026, down 0.37% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 18.29%, but it is still 5.05% 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 May 30 of 2026.

Natural gas fell to 3.27 USD/MMBtu on May 29, 2026, down 0.37% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 18.29%, but it is still 5.05% 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 3.00 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 3.78 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 87.36 -1.540 -1.73% -16.86% 43.71% May/29
Brent 91.12 -1.580 -1.70% -17.46% 45.14% May/29
Natural gas 3.29 0.0050 0.15% 18.90% -4.55% May/29
Gasoline 3.03 -0.0665 -2.14% -16.06% 50.70% May/29
Heating Oil 3.49 -0.0635 -1.79% -14.51% 74.26% May/29
Coal 136.75 -0.75 -0.55% 2.05% 32.38% May/29
TTF Gas 46.00 -0.97 -2.07% 0.03% 35.86% May/29
UK Gas 110.79 -2.6400 -2.33% -1.85% 40.81% May/29
Ethanol 2.02 -0.0100 -0.49% -0.49% 14.81% May/29
Naphtha 728.28 -6.94 -0.94% -19.20% 33.70% May/29
Propane 0.87 -0.0005 -0.06% 7.08% 16.35% May/29
Uranium 85.05 -0.1500 -0.18% -2.07% 18.37% May/29
Methanol 3,019.00 -20.00 -0.66% -5.83% 34.54% May/29



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States API Crude Oil Stock Change -2.80 -9.10 BBL/1Million May 2026
United States Crude Oil Stocks Change -3.33 -7.86 BBL/1Million May 2026
United States Gasoline Stocks Change -2572.00 -1548.00 Thousand Barrels May 2026
United States Natural Gas Stocks Change 92.00 101.00 billion cubic feet May 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.
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3.27 3.29 15.78 -1.00 1990 - 2026 USD/MMBtu Daily

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Natural gas is up by 5.02%
Natural gas increased 5.02% to 3.2505 USD/MMBtu
2026-05-28
US Natgas Prices Extend Gains after EIA Data
US natural gas futures climbed further to above $3.30 per MMBtu, their highest level since early February, after government data showed a smaller-than-expected storage build last week. The EIA reported that utilities added 92 billion cubic feet of gas to storage in the week ended May 22, below forecasts for a 95 to 96 bcf increase and lower than the 104 bcf injection recorded a year earlier. Total inventories rose to 2.483 trillion cubic feet, around 0.9% above year-ago levels and 6.2% higher than the five-year seasonal average, with the surplus over the average narrowing to 144 bcf from 149 bcf the previous week. US gas production in the Lower 48 states eased to 109.4 bcfd in May from 109.8 bcfd in April, while flows to major LNG export plants also declined due to seasonal maintenance work. Weather forecasts point to mostly normal conditions through mid-June. US gas prices are on track for a monthly gain of more than 19%, following a 4.1% decline in April.
2026-05-28
Natural gas Hits 10-week High
Natural gas increased to 3.21 USD/MMBtu, the highest since March 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Natural gas gained 20.69%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 9.3%.
2026-05-28