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U.S. Natural Gas Prices Surge Amid Cold Weather Forecast

1/20/2026

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The U.S. natural gas price rebounded to around $3.5 per MMBtu from a low of $3.10 last week as a colder weather forecast boosts heating demand.
Analysts say production remains high, with rising domestic consumption and grid operators' alerts supporting price gains.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects varied 2026 prices, with an average of $3.38 per MMBtu in Q1 and $4.28 in Q4.

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The U.S. natural gas price rebounded to around $3.5 per MMBtu from a low of $3.10 last week as a colder weather forecast boosts heating demand.
Analysts say production remains high, with rising domestic consumption and grid operators' alerts supporting price gains.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects varied 2026 prices, with an average of $3.38 per MMBtu in Q1 and $4.28 in Q4.