The decline follows a plunge of more than 5% on September 28, when NYMEX October futures settled at $3.0000 per MMBtu. Market expectations for output increased after a pipeline in West Virginia returned to service, while price movements were further exacerbated by the approach of the prompt contract's expiry date.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Natural Gas Prices Sink Below $3 per MMBtu Threshold
Commodities21 days ago
Futures for the American energy commodity faced renewed downward pressure on September 30, breaking through a key technical price floor. US natural gas prices fell below the $3 per MMBtu threshold, extending a period of volatility for the fuel.
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