US Natural Gas Prices Diverge as Record Heat Hits West

Natural gas cash prices have diverged as record heat lifts West Coast markets while Appalachia sees a slide, according to data from Natural Gas Intelligence. The Entropic Analytics Product Suite shows that pipeline flow data is up in the Western region due to increased demand for cooling.

However, in contrast, Appalachian natural gas prices are trending downward as production levels remain high and demand wanes. This dichotomy highlights the regional differences in the US natural gas market.