
Winter Chill Triggers Unprecedented Rally in U.S. Natural Gas
Extreme winter weather has sent U.S. natural gas futures soaring—about a 70% weekly jump and the largest move since 1990, with prices at their highest since 2022—driven by surging heating demand, dwindling storage, and potential pipeline disruptions. A surge in LNG exports abroad is tightening domestic supply, while later-dated futures are less affected. Analysts warn volatility could persist as the weather holds, even as White House officials highlight high domestic gas output as a relief to energy affordability.












