US natural gas futures rose more than 2.5% to around $3.144 per MMBtu, reversing losses from earlier in the week after Iran launched attacks on key energy infrastructure across the Middle East, intensifying supply concerns. Iran carried out missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, a complex housing the world’s largest LNG export plant, marking one of several energy assets Tehran pledged to target following an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field. Abu Dhabi also suspended operations at its Habshan gas facilities after intercepted missiles caused falling debris, while LNG assets in Bahrain were reportedly struck by heavy missile barrages. Meanwhile, the EIA reported a 35 billion cubic feet storage increase in its latest weekly data, signaling that heating demand is starting to ease as the winter season draws to a close.

Natural gas fell to 3.11 USD/MMBtu on March 20, 2026, down 1.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 6.60%, but it is still 21.76% 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 March 20 of 2026.

Natural gas fell to 3.11 USD/MMBtu on March 20, 2026, down 1.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has risen 6.60%, but it is still 21.76% 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 3.17 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 4.10 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 94.27 -1.281 -1.34% 42.16% 38.06% Mar/20
Brent 107.57 -1.083 -1.00% 50.46% 49.07% Mar/20
Natural gas 3.13 -0.0398 -1.26% 7.03% -21.45% Mar/20
Gasoline 3.13 -0.0012 -0.04% 39.12% 42.54% Mar/20
Heating Oil 4.35 0.0066 0.15% 62.37% 92.96% Mar/20
Coal 145.20 5.85 4.20% 24.96% 48.54% Mar/19
TTF Gas 60.99 6.33 11.58% 93.47% 42.30% Mar/19
UK Gas 154.50 15.0500 10.79% 100.75% 48.01% Mar/19
Ethanol 1.95 0.0400 2.09% 14.54% 8.18% Mar/18
Naphtha 845.30 20.95 2.54% 49.74% 39.10% Mar/18
Propane 0.77 0.001 0.12% 19.24% -10.71% Mar/18
Uranium 84.65 -0.8500 -0.99% -5.31% 29.24% Mar/19
Methanol 3,163.00 237.00 8.10% 40.70% 20.04% Mar/19



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States API Crude Oil Stock Change 6.56 -1.70 BBL/1Million Mar 2026
United States Crude Oil Stocks Change 6.16 3.82 BBL/1Million Mar 2026
United States Gasoline Stocks Change -5436.00 -3654.00 Thousand Barrels Mar 2026
United States Natural Gas Stocks Change 35.00 -38.00 billion cubic feet Mar 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
3.11 3.17 15.78 -1.00 1990 - 2026 USD/MMBtu Daily

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US Natgas Prices Rises on Ras Laffan Attack
US natural gas futures rose more than 2.5% to around $3.144 per MMBtu, reversing losses from earlier in the week after Iran launched attacks on key energy infrastructure across the Middle East, intensifying supply concerns. Iran carried out missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, a complex housing the world’s largest LNG export plant, marking one of several energy assets Tehran pledged to target following an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field. Abu Dhabi also suspended operations at its Habshan gas facilities after intercepted missiles caused falling debris, while LNG assets in Bahrain were reportedly struck by heavy missile barrages. Meanwhile, the EIA reported a 35 billion cubic feet storage increase in its latest weekly data, signaling that heating demand is starting to ease as the winter season draws to a close.
2026-03-19
US Natgas Jumps on Ras Laffan Attack
US natural gas futures jumped about 5% to around $3.2 per MMBtu, reversing losses from earlier in the week after Iran launched attacks on key energy infrastructure across the Middle East, intensifying supply concerns. Iran carried out missile strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, a complex housing the world’s largest LNG export plant, marking one of several energy assets Tehran pledged to target following an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field. Abu Dhabi also suspended operations at its Habshan gas facilities after intercepted missiles caused falling debris, while LNG assets in Bahrain were reportedly struck by heavy missile barrages. Meanwhile, the EIA reported a 38 billion cubic feet storage withdrawal in its latest weekly data, smaller than the 42 Bcf draw expected, signaling that heating demand is starting to ease as the winter season draws to a close.
2026-03-18
US Natgas Continues to Drop
US natural gas futures fell to around $3.0 per MMBtu, hitting a two-week low, as a warmer spring outlook and record domestic production offset ongoing supply risks stemming from the Middle East conflict. The EIA reported a 38 billion cubic feet storage withdrawal in the latest weekly data, smaller than the 42 Bcf draw expected, signaling that heating demand is beginning to fade as the winter season comes to an end. While the Iran war continues to disrupt shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and has halted operations at the world’s largest LNG hub in Qatar, the impact on US prices has remained limited. This is because the country already produces sufficient natural gas to meet domestic demand, with LNG export terminals operating close to their maximum capacity.
2026-03-16