Natural Gas Prices Soar: Will America’s Energy Boom Fuel a New Price Spike in 2026?
Key Facts (October 1 2025 snapshot, updated: 3:00 PM EDT) Current Prices and Recent Trends Natural‑gas markets entered October 2025 on an upswing. U.S. futures rallied to about $3.47/MMBtu, a level not seen since mid‑July, reflecting supply tightness and shifting expectations tradingeconomics.com. The Lower‑48 output declined to about 107.4 bcf/d, down roughly 1 bcf/d from August, while robust storage injections kept inventories 6 % above the five‑year average tradingeconomics.com. This combination of lower production and relatively full storage suggested that producers were moderating output in response to weak summer prices but may need to increase supply if winter demand spikes. Demand conditions also contributed to the