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Winter Storm Triggers 3% Surge in U.S. Natural Gas Prices

2/23/2026

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U.S. natural gas prices rose more than 3% on February 23, 2026, as a winter storm hit the northeast.
The storm affects the northeast, with 1–2 feet of snow, winds to 70 mph, and coastal flooding.
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the affected areas.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a local state of emergency and a travel ban for non-emergency vehicles Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

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U.S. natural gas prices rose more than 3% on February 23, 2026, as a winter storm hit the northeast.
The storm affects the northeast, with 1–2 feet of snow, winds to 70 mph, and coastal flooding.
The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for the affected areas.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared a local state of emergency and a travel ban for non-emergency vehicles Sunday night through Monday afternoon.