Natural Gas 20 December 2025 - 26 December 2025

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3.8% to $4.242 per MMBtu Thursday after hitting a two-week high, with thin holiday trading amplifying swings. Prices slipped as updated forecasts showed only modest cold ahead, despite record U.S. output and strong LNG feedgas demand. European contracts rose slightly on colder weather, while Asian spot LNG edged up on South Korean buying.

U.S. natural gas futures fell 3.6% to $4.249 per MMBtu on Dec. 24, reversing part of Tuesday’s surge as forecasts pointed to warmer weather in the eastern U.S. European TTF benchmark prices rose 1.37% to €28.09/MWh. Trading was thin ahead of the holiday, with markets reacting to shifting temperature models and global LNG flows.

U.S. natural gas futures surged Tuesday, with the NYMEX front-month contract settling up 11.17% at $4.408 per mmBtu, driven by record-high LNG export flows near 18.6 bcfd. European benchmark prices eased as traders weighed mild weather forecasts and stable Norwegian supply. Lower 48 U.S. demand, including exports, is projected to rise to 136 bcfd in the next two weeks. Geopolitical and infrastructure developments continue to affect global gas trade.

U.S. natural gas futures jumped to around $4.41/mmBtu Tuesday, up sharply as record LNG feedgas and colder weather forecasts fueled a late-session rally. Intraday prices ranged from $3.94 to $4.45. In Europe, Dutch TTF gas slipped below €28/MWh in thin trading, with Norwegian and LNG supply offsetting colder outlooks.

U.S. natural gas futures dropped nearly 2% Monday morning, with the January contract trading around $3.90 per MMBtu as forecasts turned warmer and production stayed strong. European prices also slipped in thin pre-holiday trading, supported by steady Norwegian supply and LNG flows. Early December’s cold-driven price surge has faded, with traders now focused on shifting weather models and 2026–2027 contract risks.

U.S. natural gas futures fell nearly 2% to $3.901/MMBtu on Dec. 22 as record production and warmer forecasts pressured prices. Intraday trading saw prices open above $4 before sliding to the high-$3.80s. Average Lower 48 output reached a record 109.9 Bcf/d in December. European gas prices also eased, supported by strong Norwegian supply and LNG arrivals.

U.S. natural gas futures for January fell to $3.879/mmBtu, a seven-week low, as mild weather and strong production weighed on prices. Energy Transfer paused its Lake Charles LNG export project in Louisiana, citing cost and oversupply. European Parliament approved a phase-out of Russian gas imports by 2027. Israel signed its largest gas export deal to supply Egypt through 2040.

U.S. natural gas futures ended Friday higher at $3.984/MMBtu after volatile trading, supported by near-record LNG export flows despite bearish weather forecasts. Asian spot LNG prices fell to a 20-month low as demand stayed weak. European prices balanced lower storage with strong LNG inflows. Forecasts for 2026 remain split, hinging on LNG export growth versus production response.

U.S. natural gas futures rose 2% Friday to $3.984/MMBtu, rebounding from lows despite forecasts for warmer weather and falling demand. European TTF climbed to €28.05/MWh on weaker wind output, while Asian spot LNG dropped to $9.50/MMBtu, its lowest since April. U.S. LNG export feedgas held near record highs at 18.5 bcfd, offsetting softer domestic consumption.