Natural Gas Gains 2.7% for the Week: Is Momentum Building?

U.S. natural gas prices rose 2.7% for the week, supported by hot weather, strong LNG export demand, and smaller-than-average storage builds. LNG exports surged 23% year-over-year in the first seven months of 2026. The narrowing inventory surplus and continued LNG growth provide a stronger market setup heading into winter, though risks from rising production and high overseas prices remain.