As the US continues expanding its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals, more American natural gas is now flowing overseas. With more LNG terminals coming online, gas faces stronger pull from global buyers, especially when international prices are higher. That leaves less gas in US storage, which can put upward pressure on domestic prices.

The latest outlook from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that rising LNG export capacity, combined with higher natural gas use in the electric power sector, is tightening US inventories below the five‑year average. This tightening is what’s helping lift future price expectations.

Businesses planning for 2026 budgets may see firmer natural gas and electricity prices and potentially more volatility tied to global demand trends.

Read more: EIA.gov