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3.03USD+0.07 USD (+2.36%) from previous observationPer MMBtu · Daily, 6 Oct 2026

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

−8.73%over 1 year

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GET /v1/commodities/physical/series/energy-eia-usa-henry-hub-spot/latest

{
  "period_start": "2026-10-06",
  "period_end": "2026-10-06",
  "price": "3.03",
  "published_on": null,
  "revision": 1,
  "series_id": "energy-eia-usa-henry-hub-spot",
  "currency": "USD",
  "unit": "mmbtu",
  "unit_quantity": "1",
  "attribution": "Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration"
}

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Key data points

Latest observation
3.03 USD 6 Oct 2026
Previous observation
2.96 USD 5 Oct 2026
52-week range
2.54 USD
to 30.72 USD
All-time high in data
30.72 USD 23 Jan 2026
Unit
MMBtu
Currency
USD
Frequency
Daily
Data since
7 Jan 1997

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Published benchmark prices and changes
BenchmarkPriceChangeUnitObservation
Europe25.42 USD▲ +4.31 USD (+20.42%)MMBtuSeptember 2026monthly
US2.95 USD▲ +0.18 USD (+6.50%)MMBtuSeptember 2026monthly
Liquefied natural gas, Japan14.25 USD▼ −1.02 USD (−6.68%)MMBtuSeptember 2026monthly

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Natural gas price by year

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Natural gas price by year
YearAverageHighLowChange
2026 (to date)3.48 USD30.72 USD23 Jan 20262.54 USD24 Apr 2026▲ +7.45%
20253.5161 USD9.86 USD17 Jan 20252.65 USD13 Jun 2025▲ +9.59%
20242.1905 USD13.20 USD12 Jan 20241.21 USD8 Nov 2024▲ +32.81%
20232.5336 USD3.78 USD5 Jan 20231.74 USD2 Jun 2023▼ −29.12%
20226.4468 USD9.85 USD22 Aug 20223.46 USD9 Nov 2022▼ −5.88%
20213.8943 USD23.86 USD17 Feb 20212.43 USD5 Apr 2021▲ +46.92%
20202.0309 USD3.14 USD26 Oct 20201.33 USD21 Sep 2020▲ +16.59%
20192.5609 USD4.25 USD4 Mar 20191.75 USD27 Dec 2019▼ −35.69%
20183.1527 USD6.24 USD2 Jan 20182.49 USD15 Feb 2018▼ −47.92%
20172.988 USD3.71 USD2 Jan 20172.44 USD27 Feb 2017▼ −0.54%
20162.516 USD3.80 USD7 Dec 20161.49 USD4 Mar 2016▲ +62.72%
20152.624 USD3.32 USD15 Jan 20151.63 USD23 Dec 2015▼ −24.25%
20144.3727 USD8.15 USD10 Feb 20142.74 USD26 Dec 2014▼ −27.31%
20133.7313 USD4.52 USD23 Dec 20133.08 USD10 Jan 2013▲ +30.61%
20122.7545 USD3.77 USD27 Nov 20121.82 USD20 Apr 2012▲ +15.49%
20113.9793 USD4.92 USD9 Jun 20112.84 USD23 Nov 2011▼ −34.36%
20104.3697 USD7.51 USD7 Jan 20103.18 USD25 Oct 2010▼ −30.71%
20093.9441 USD6.10 USD6 Jan 20091.83 USD4 Sep 2009▲ +7.58%
20088.8625 USD13.31 USD2 Jul 20085.37 USD23 Dec 2008▼ −28.10%
20076.904 USD8.16 USD9 Feb 20075.30 USD4 Sep 2007▼ −5.58%
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Natural gas price by year
YearAverageHighLowChange
20066.6734 USD9.90 USD3 Jan 20064.30 USD13 Oct 2006▼ −44.44%
20058.9468 USD14.84 USD22 Sep 20055.53 USD3 Jan 2005▲ +79.02%
20045.981 USD8.12 USD27 Oct 20044.32 USD3 Sep 2004▼ −0.61%
20035.6038 USD18.48 USD25 Feb 20034.01 USD4 Nov 2003▲ +29.11%
20023.2841 USD5.31 USD16 Dec 20022.03 USD28 Jan 2002▲ +86.43%
20014.256 USD10.31 USD8 Jan 20011.79 USD26 Nov 2001▼ −75.93%
20004.6015 USD10.48 USD22 Dec 20002.20 USD10 Jan 2000▲ +319.09%
19992.3058 USD3.10 USD25 Aug 19991.64 USD25 Feb 1999▲ +9.52%
19982.0937 USD2.61 USD9 Apr 19981.40 USD2 Dec 1998▼ −9.72%
19972.4057 USD4.71 USD16 Jan 19971.77 USD25 Feb 1997▼ −40.58%
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Common questions

What is the latest natural gas price?

The natural gas price is 3.03 USD per MMBtu. Daily, 6 Oct 2026. This is a published observation, not a live quote.

How has the natural gas price changed?

The price changed by +0.07 USD (+2.36%) from the observation for 5 Oct 2026.

How often does this price update?

This series is daily. The latest observation covers 6 Oct 2026. Observation dates describe the period measured, not when you opened this page.

What is the highest natural gas price in this history?

The highest observation was 30.72 USD per MMBtu for 23 Jan 2026. This history runs from 7 Jan 1997 to 6 Oct 2026. It does not measure intraday highs.

Where does this price come from?

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
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