Uranium futures in the US were steady around $85 per pound,, trading at a narrow range since dropping to two-month lows mid-March as the war in the Middle East maintained a degree of low risk sentiment for major economies, denting speculative assets. Still, yellowcake prices remained firmly higher since the start of the year due to the bullish view on the longer-term addoption of nuclear power. Nuclear power investment has been featured by future operators of power-hungry data centers, driving multiple tech giants in the US to sign contracts for small modular reactors. The US cut regulations on the construction and permits for uranium converters and enrichers and announced deals for the construction of new power plants. These include a partnership with Cameco, which approved the development of Westinghouse reactors, and a fresh $2.7 billion in contracts to Centrus and two other reactors and enrichers to offset the shun of supply from Russia following sanctions on their nuclear fuel.

Uranium traded flat at 85.15 USD/Lbs on April 3, 2026. Over the past month, Uranium's price has fallen 1.16%, but it is still 31.20% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Historically, Uranium reached an all time high of 148 in May of 2007. Uranium - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on April 3 of 2026.

Uranium traded flat at 85.15 USD/Lbs on April 3, 2026. Over the past month, Uranium's price has fallen 1.16%, but it is still 31.20% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Uranium is expected to trade at 86.88 USD/LBS by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 89.81 in 12 months time.



Price Day Month Year Date
Crude Oil 111.54 11.420 11.41% 49.60% 66.60% Apr/02
Brent 109.03 7.870 7.78% 33.94% 55.45% Apr/02
Natural gas 2.80 -0.0190 -0.67% -8.32% -32.33% Apr/02
Gasoline 3.29 0.1966 6.36% 33.80% 52.55% Apr/02
Heating Oil 4.36 0.3043 7.50% 36.84% 100.05% Apr/02
Ethanol 2.01 0.0350 1.78% 11.39% 11.08% Apr/02
Naphtha 985.04 67.21 7.32% 47.05% 69.38% Apr/02
Propane 0.78 0.02 2.26% 4.76% -11.47% Apr/02
Uranium 85.15 0 0% -1.16% 31.20% Apr/03
Methanol 3,276.00 26.00 0.80% 28.67% 32.04% Apr/03


Uranium
Uranium is a highly dense metal which occurs in most rocks and is mostly used as a fuel in nuclear power plants. The standard contract unit is 250 pounds of U3O8 and is traded on New York Mercantile Exchange. Top uranium producers are Kazakhstan, Canada and Australia. The Uranium prices displayed in Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC) and contract for difference (CFD) financial instruments. Our 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
85.15 85.15 148.00 7.10 1988 - 2026 USD/LBS Weekly

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Uranium Holds Recent Pullback
Uranium futures in the US were steady around $85 per pound,, trading at a narrow range since dropping to two-month lows mid-March as the war in the Middle East maintained a degree of low risk sentiment for major economies, denting speculative assets. Still, yellowcake prices remained firmly higher since the start of the year due to the bullish view on the longer-term addoption of nuclear power. Nuclear power investment has been featured by future operators of power-hungry data centers, driving multiple tech giants in the US to sign contracts for small modular reactors. The US cut regulations on the construction and permits for uranium converters and enrichers and announced deals for the construction of new power plants. These include a partnership with Cameco, which approved the development of Westinghouse reactors, and a fresh $2.7 billion in contracts to Centrus and two other reactors and enrichers to offset the shun of supply from Russia following sanctions on their nuclear fuel.
2026-04-02
Uranium Erases Year-Start Rally
Uranium futures in the US fell to $85 per pound in March, its lowest in two months, despite the upswing in coal prices to reflect concerns that the year-start rally may have been overdone. Still, yellowcake prices remained slightly higher since the December on the bullish view of demand. Recent developments in nuclear power investment have been headlined by operators of power-hungry data centers, driving multiple tech giants in the US to sign contracts for small modular reactors. The US cut regulations on the construction and permits for uranium converters and enrichers and announced deals for the construction of new power plants. These include a partnership with Cameco, which approved the development of Westinghouse reactors, and a fresh $2.7 billion in contracts to Centrus and two other reactors and enrichers to offset the shun of supply from Russia following sanctions on their nuclear fuel.
2026-03-20
Uranium Holds YTD Advance
Uranium futures in the US were at $88 per pound, trading in a narrow range since pulling back from the two-year high of $101.5 in late January, tracking the drop for industrial commodities as the dollar rebounded and traders eased concerns of dollar debasements. Still, yellowcake contracts remained nearly 10% higher since the start of the year on the bullish view of demand. Recent developments in nuclear power investment have been headlined by operators of power-hungry data centers, driving multiple tech giants in the US to sign contracts for small modular reactors. The US cut regulations on the construction and permits for uranium converters and enrichers and announced deals for the construction of new power plants. These include a partnership with Cameco, which approved the development of Westinghouse reactors, and a fresh $2.7 billion in contracts to Centrus and two other reactors and enrichers to offset the shun of supply from Russia following sanctions on their nuclear fuel.
2026-02-26