Natural gas prices down 6% despite hot summer demand

Henry Hub spot prices averaged $2.93/MMBtu from June through August, a 6% year-over-year decline that defied seasonal cooling demand typically supported by gas-fired generation.

First covered Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article

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1d EIA Today in Energy Henry Hub natural gas prices this summer were 6% lower than last summer — The Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.93 per million British thermal units from June through August, 6% less than the same period last year.

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