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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Plunge to Nine-Month Low

8/21/2025

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Summary

Gas Futures Decline

U.S. natural gas futures fell 4% to a nine-month low amid high output and reduced demand forecasts.
Average gas production in August hit 108.5 billion cubic feet per day, exceeding July's record.
Gas storage levels are approximately 6% above the seasonal average.
LNG export feedgas increased to 15.9 billion cubic feet per day in August, despite some plant reductions.
Total U.S. consumption and demand are expected to decline in the upcoming weeks.

Summary

Gas Prices Drop

Henry Hub gas futures are at $2.85 per mmBtu, down from $2.89.
Title Transfer Facility (TTF) prices are at $10.66, and Japan Korea Marker (JKM) prices are at $10.93.
Year-over-year data shows significant price declines across all benchmarks, reflecting a broader trend in the gas market.

History

Historical Context

The 2008 spike in U.S. natural gas prices, peaking at $13.69 per mmBtu, was driven by production levels of 60 billion cubic feet per day. Since then, advancements in shale gas extraction have increased production to 108.5 billion cubic feet per day, resulting in a price drop to $2.85 per mmBtu. This shift reflects significant changes in supply-demand dynamics impacting energy markets.

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Gas Futures Decline

U.S. natural gas futures fell 4% to a nine-month low amid high output and reduced demand forecasts.
Average gas production in August hit 108.5 billion cubic feet per day, exceeding July's record.
Gas storage levels are approximately 6% above the seasonal average.
LNG export feedgas increased to 15.9 billion cubic feet per day in August, despite some plant reductions.
Total U.S. consumption and demand are expected to decline in the upcoming weeks.

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