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U.S. Households Face $12 Billion Gas Price Surge

12/24/2025

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  • In the first nine months of 2025, U.S. households paid $124 more for natural gas than in 2024, totaling an extra $12 billion.
  • The rise reflects higher prices driven by a booming export industry that uses more gas than the 73 million households.
  • Environmental groups challenge a Louisiana LNG terminal permit, citing greenhouse gas emissions and damage to coastal wetlands.
  • Trump reversed Biden's pause on LNG permits after taking office.