Texas and Oklahoma Drive Record US Industrial Natural Gas Demand

According to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), industrial natural gas demand in the US rose during the second quarter, reaching a historical high for June. The surge in demand was led by Texas and Oklahoma, which saw significant gains in deliveries.

The EIA's data shows that US industrial natural gas demand has been steadily increasing over the past few quarters. In June, deliveries reached their highest level since 2001, exceeding even previous records from previous years.

While the exact reasons for this increase are not specified, it is likely due to a combination of factors such as increased economic activity and industrial production in the affected regions.