Global Natural Gas Price Rises to US$3.04 /Mmbtu (Friday, 02 October 2026)
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Yahoo Finance recorded that global natural gas price rose 2.29% today to the level of US$ 3.04 per mmbtu. This price increase is relatively high compared to the average price movement over the past week.
Global natural gas price recorded its highest weekly surge on Friday, 02 October 2026 at 2.29%. Meanwhile, trading since the start of the year has continued to decline, with year to date growth down 16.11%.
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The current condition is similar to the global natural gas price movement in the last day which is on an upward trend.
Over the past week, global natural gas price movement grew by 0.4% with an average daily transaction price of US$3.08 per mmbtu. Meanwhile, compared to prices at the start of the year, this global natural gas price has recorded -16.11% growth. Even from its highest price this year at US$7.46 per mmbtu, global natural gas price has fallen by 59.32%.
On an annual basis, the average global natural gas trading price over the last five years is on a downward trend. Meanwhile, for monthly price monitoring, transactions over the last 12 months tend to decline. The highest monthly average price for the global natural gas commodity was recorded in November 2025 at US$4.48 per mmbtu.
Factors Affecting Natural Gas Prices
Natural gas prices are very sensitive to weather (heating demand during winter and cooling demand during summer), stock levels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, as well as geopolitical tensions that disrupt supply routes.
What is Natural Gas and Why is its Price Monitored?
Natural gas is an energy commodity used for power generation, heating, and industry. Its price is traded on global exchanges and is known to be volatile due to strong seasonal factors.
Why Can Natural Gas Prices Rise or Fall Today?
Daily natural gas prices are generally driven by weather forecasts, weekly stock data, global LNG demand, and geopolitical situations. Over the past 30 days, natural gas price trend has tended to rise (increase).
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