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Extreme Cold Disrupts Access to Cheap Natural Gas

2/11/2026

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  • Frigid weather in late January affected the mid-Atlantic region.
  • The U.S. shale-drilling boom was expected to provide cheap natural gas, benefiting manufacturers.
  • Despite record-high gas production and the United States becoming the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas, domestic manufacturers report difficulties accessing fuel during extreme cold.