US natural gas prices held above $3.20 per MMBtu after the latest EIA report showed a slightly smaller-than-expected increase in storage. US energy companies added 73 billion cubic feet of gas to inventories in the week ended June 12, below forecasts for a 75 bcf build. The increase compares with a 97 bcf injection during the same week last year and matches the five-year average for the period. Total stockpiles climbed to 2.759 trillion cubic feet, around 1% below last year’s level but 5.8% above the five-year average. The latest build also slowed from the previous week’s 108 bcf increase. Warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected through July 3, supporting demand from power generators as air conditioning usage rises. Meanwhile, average gas flows to the nine major US LNG export facilities remained steady at 17.1 bcfd in June, unchanged from May due to ongoing maintenance. US Lower 48 production has eased slightly, averaging 109.4 bcfd so far in June compared with 109.7 bcfd in May.

Natural gas fell to 3.20 USD/MMBtu on June 19, 2026, down 1.12% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 6.42%, but it is still 16.90% 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 20 of 2026.

Natural gas fell to 3.20 USD/MMBtu on June 19, 2026, down 1.12% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 6.42%, but it is still 16.90% 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 77.33 0.732 0.96% -21.30% 4.73% Jun/19
Brent 80.59 0.739 0.93% -23.26% 4.65% Jun/19
Natural gas 3.20 -0.0361 -1.12% 6.42% -16.90% Jun/19
Gasoline 3.00 0.0072 0.24% -13.92% 28.64% Jun/19
Heating Oil 3.19 0.0664 2.12% -19.09% 25.55% Jun/19
Coal 144.00 0 0% 8.72% 35.08% Jun/19
TTF Gas 42.06 1.53 3.78% -14.91% 2.72% Jun/19
UK Gas 101.10 4.4100 4.56% -15.79% 5.28% Jun/19
Ethanol 1.86 0.0250 1.36% -7.00% 14.11% Jun/18
Naphtha 692.24 0.36 0.05% -23.75% 20.00% Jun/18
Propane 0.73 -0.003 -0.40% -16.73% -6.76% Jun/18
Uranium 86.10 0.5500 0.64% 1.35% 13.44% Jun/18
Methanol 2,770.00 -107.00 -3.72% -2.81% 7.66% Jun/18



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United States API Crude Oil Stock Change -8.33 -9.12 BBL/1Million Jun 2026
United States Crude Oil Stocks Change -8.26 -7.23 BBL/1Million Jun 2026
United States Gasoline Stocks Change -906.00 186.00 Thousand Barrels Jun 2026
United States Natural Gas Stocks Change 73.00 108.00 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
3.20 3.23 15.78 -1.00 1990 - 2026 USD/MMBtu Daily

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US Natgas Prices Rise
US natural gas prices held above $3.20 per MMBtu after the latest EIA report showed a slightly smaller-than-expected increase in storage. US energy companies added 73 billion cubic feet of gas to inventories in the week ended June 12, below forecasts for a 75 bcf build. The increase compares with a 97 bcf injection during the same week last year and matches the five-year average for the period. Total stockpiles climbed to 2.759 trillion cubic feet, around 1% below last year’s level but 5.8% above the five-year average. The latest build also slowed from the previous week’s 108 bcf increase. Warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected through July 3, supporting demand from power generators as air conditioning usage rises. Meanwhile, average gas flows to the nine major US LNG export facilities remained steady at 17.1 bcfd in June, unchanged from May due to ongoing maintenance. US Lower 48 production has eased slightly, averaging 109.4 bcfd so far in June compared with 109.7 bcfd in May.
2026-06-18
US Natgas Prices Snap 3-Day Winning Streak
US natural gas prices fell more than 3% to $3.12 per MMBtu on Wednesday after three consecutive sessions of gains, as traders weighed demand expectations, weather forecasts and supply trends. Temperatures are expected to remain above normal through July 1, which could support stronger gas consumption from power generators as air conditioning demand increases. However, LNG export activity has softened, with average gas deliveries to the nine major US LNG export terminals declining to 17.0 billion cubic feet per day so far in June due to seasonal maintenance at several facilities, including ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy’s Golden Pass project and Freeport LNG in Texas. Domestic supply has also edged lower, with US Lower 48 gas production averaging 109.3 bcfd in June, down from 109.7 bcfd in May.
2026-06-17
US Natgas Prices Extend Gains
US natural gas prices extended their gains, climbing to around $3.25 per MMBtu on expectations of stronger demand from warmer weather and improving LNG export activity. Forecasts indicate temperatures will remain above normal through July 1, likely increasing gas consumption from power generators as air conditioning demand rises. Also, flows to LNG export terminals rose 13.2% week-on-week on Monday, reaching a six-week high of 19.3 billion cubic feet per day. However, average gas deliveries to the nine major US LNG export facilities slipped to 17.0 bcfd so far in June due to seasonal maintenance at several sites, including ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy’s Golden Pass facility and Freeport LNG in Texas. US Lower 48 gas production has also eased, averaging 109.3 bcfd so far in June compared with 109.7 bcfd in May.
2026-06-16