Global Natural Gas Price Traded at US$ 2.79 /Mmbtu in Afternoon Session (Monday, 24 August 2026)
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Global natural gas prices rose for trading on Monday, 24 August 2026. Today's global natural gas trading was recorded at US$ 2.79 per Mmbtu. This figure is higher compared to the previous trading day which stood at US$ 2.77 per Mmbtu. This condition continues the upward price trend of global natural gas over the last two days.
Over the past week, global natural gas prices grew by 2.16% with an average daily transaction price of US$ 2.76 per Mmbtu. According to Katadata Insight Center (KIC) calculations, on a year-to-date (ytd) basis, global natural gas prices have contracted by -23%. Meanwhile, this year the highest traded price for this commodity reached US$ 7.46 per Mmbtu on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
On an annual basis, the average global natural gas trading price over the past five years is on a downward trend. Meanwhile, monthly price monitoring over the last 12 months also shows a general decline. The highest monthly average price for global natural gas was recorded in November 2025 at US$ 4.48 per Mmbtu.
Factors Affecting Natural Gas Prices
Natural gas prices are highly sensitive to weather conditions (heating demand in winter, cooling demand in summer), inventory levels, liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, and geopolitical tensions disrupting supply routes.
What is Natural Gas and Why Monitor Its Price?
Natural gas is an energy commodity used for power generation, heating, and industrial processes. It is traded on global exchanges and known for high volatility driven by strong seasonal factors.
Why Do Daily Natural Gas Prices Rise or Fall?
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Daily natural gas prices are generally driven by weather forecasts, weekly inventory data, global LNG demand, and geopolitical situations. Over the past 30 days, natural gas prices have shown an overall upward trend.
Surge in electricity demand for AI operations is shifting energy strategies of major tech companies. As reported by Katadata "Meta is now opening greater opportunities to use natural gas-fired power plants". This trend is supporting global natural gas price movements.
PGN Gagas compressed natural gas distribution had reached 600 cross-sector customers as of September 2025. As reported by Katadata "as an efficient, safe and environmentally friendly national energy solution".
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