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Henry Hub natural gas prices this summer were 6% lower than last summer
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· September 25, 2026
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The Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.93 per million British thermal units from June through August, 6% less than the same period last year. Prices were lower this summer despite exceptionally hot weather that increased electricity demand for air conditioning. Natural gas-fired power p...
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Key points 93 per million British thermal units from June through August, 6% less than the same period last year. The Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2. More safety Today’s briefing
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What is this story about? The Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.93 per million British thermal units from June through August, 6% less than the same period last year. Prices were lower this summer despite exceptionally hot weather that increased electricity demand for air conditioning. Natural gas-fired power p...
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