U.S. commercial natural gas rates average $1.05/therm nationally. Henry Hub benchmark spot price is $3.13/MMBtu (as of 2026-02-23). 26 states offer competitive gas supply choice. Compare rates, track market trends, and find gas suppliers in your state.
Source: EIA API v2 — Henry Hub Spot | Updated 2026-02-23
Pipeline constraints into New England drove delivered gas costs well above Henry Hub. CT, MA, NY, and NJ commercial buyers saw delivery charges spike during the cold snap.
An analysis of Massachusetts' commercial natural gas market in 2026. How National Grid customers can mitigate severe physical pipeline constraints and rising delivery tariffs.
An analysis of Minnesota's commercial natural gas market in 2026. How Xcel Energy's court-approved rate hikes and pipeline modernization costs are driving up winter heating bills for businesses.
26 states allow commercial customers to choose their natural gas supplier. Click a state for rates and market data.
An analysis of Massachusetts' commercial natural gas market in 2026. How National Grid customers can mitigate severe physical pipeline constraints and rising delivery tariffs.
An analysis of Minnesota's commercial natural gas market in 2026. How Xcel Energy's court-approved rate hikes and pipeline modernization costs are driving up winter heating bills for businesses.
Track the massive buildout of U.S. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export terminals in 2026 and understand how rising global demand is driving up domestic natural gas prices.
PG&E commercial customers are facing extreme natural gas rate volatility in Winter 2026 due to regional pipeline constraints and storage deficits. Discover hedging strategies.
Chicago metro natural gas buyers face elevated delivered costs. Analysis of the Citygate basis premium impacting Nicor Gas and Peoples Gas territories.
Commercial facilities in Georgia face rising Henry Hub spot prices in 2026. Guide to navigating Atlanta Gas Light (AGLC) territory marketer contracts.
US natural gas working inventories remain supportive exiting winter 2026, but Henry Hub forward contango incentivizes spring commercial procurement.
The EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook expects dry natural gas production to increase by an average of 2 Bcf/day (2%) in 2026, relieving supply constraints in Q3/Q4.
Henry Hub spot at $3.13/MMBtu. EIA storage at 2,070 Bcf (-123 below 5yr avg). Cold snaps drive basis spikes in Northeast and Chicago. LNG exports nearing record capacity.
EIA storage at 2,070 Bcf, which is 123 Bcf (5.6%) below the five-year average. Recent net withdrawals of 144 Bcf/wk signal tightening supply buffer.
U.S. LNG export capacity surging. Golden Pass LNG targeting first cargo in March 2026. Domestic gas supply tightening as export demand captures 14%+ of total production.
Pipeline constraints into New England drove delivered gas costs well above Henry Hub. CT, MA, NY, and NJ commercial buyers saw delivery charges spike during the cold snap.
Chicago Citygate basis running above Henry Hub. IL and MI commercial buyers facing higher delivered costs. Nicor Gas and Peoples Gas territories most affected.
PA remains the most competitive gas choice market with Columbia Gas, PECO Gas, and UGI territories all fully open. Commercial buyers can lock sub-$0.95/therm fixed rates.
Georgia natural gas market fully deregulated under AGLC. Atlanta Gas Light serves as distribution-only utility. 10+ certified marketers competing for commercial load.
EIA projects natural gas prices to nearly double from 2024 lows ($2.20/MMBtu) driven by LNG export growth and colder winters. Commercial buyers should evaluate fixed-rate contracts before winter 2025.
Residential and commercial gas consumption surged 11.9% in Q1 2025 vs 2024. Storage inventories swung from surplus to deficit. This pattern signals higher winter costs ahead.
Weekly EIA storage report shows 85% capacity heading into the 2025-2026 heating season. While adequate, it leaves limited buffer against a severe winter scenario or production freeze-offs.
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