Live Natural Gas Price (Henry Hub)
The price shown is the front-month NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas future, quoted in US dollars per million British thermal units (MMBtu). It is the main benchmark for the North American gas market.
Day range: $2.779 – $2.788 · Previous close: $2.796
The natural gas price today is $2.784 per MMBtu, down 0.43% from the previous close. Updated 22 Oct 2026, 23:14 UTC.
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Daily closes of the front-month future, in USD.
Natural Gas price by unit
| Unit | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Barrel (159 L) | $2.784 |
| Liter | $0.018 |
| US gallon | $0.066 |
| 1,000 barrels | $2,784.00 |
Natural Gas performance
52-week range: $2.483 – $7.827 · Highest close on record in our data: $15.378 on 13 Dec 2005. Based on daily closes of the front-month future up to 22 Oct 2026.
Natural Gas price last 10 sessions
| Date | Open | Close |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | $2.780 | $2.790 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | $3.000 | $2.790 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | $3.043 | $2.963 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | $3.090 | $3.058 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | $3.090 | $3.076 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | $3.212 | $3.116 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | $3.274 | $3.236 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | $3.321 | $3.198 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | $3.176 | $3.283 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | $3.170 | $3.167 |
What moves the natural gas price?
- Weather. Heating demand in winter and cooling demand in summer are the strongest short-term drivers.
- Storage reports. Weekly storage injections and withdrawals are compared with seasonal averages.
- LNG exports. Export capacity links US prices to global demand.
- Production. Output from shale basins and associated gas from oil wells affect supply.
Frequently asked questions
What does MMBtu mean?
One MMBtu is one million British thermal units, an energy measure; it equals roughly 293 kilowatt-hours.
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Data is for information only and may be delayed. See our methodology. Not investment advice.