Gas prices could spike as hyperscalers lock into long-term power deals

A forecast of potential natural gas price increases across the U.S. could strain the economics of data center power contracts for AI-focused cloud providers who have recently signed utility agreements.

First covered Aug 14, 2026 · 7:05 AM PT · 1 article

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1d TechCrunch Climate Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct — Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power their AI data centers.

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