Group 1 - A large winter storm has caused a significant spike in U.S. natural gas prices, reaching a three-year high, with Henry Hub natural gas futures for February delivery soaring to $7.43 per million British thermal units, a 140% increase since January 16 [1] - Spot natural gas prices in several northeastern states surged to between $50 and $100 per million British thermal units over the weekend, with prices hitting approximately $150 on the 26th [1] - The winter storm has resulted in at least 30 fatalities across multiple states and is expected to increase consumer natural gas and electricity expenses [1] Group 2 - Natural gas production in the U.S. decreased by 9% on the 25th, primarily in Texas and the central region, with liquefied natural gas supply for export dropping by 30% due to domestic prices exceeding international prices [2] - The PJM electric grid operator has instructed power plants to secure additional natural gas supplies within a week to meet the surging demand, allowing plants to operate at full capacity despite air quality concerns [2] - Nearly 700,000 users across the U.S. experienced power outages as of 3:30 PM ET on the 26th, with most outages occurring in the southern regions [2]
大规模冬季风暴来袭 美国天然气价格创三年来最高
Jing Ji Guan Cha Wang·2026-01-27 09:53