Western Gas Prices Plummet Nearly 50% in Q1 2026
Natural gas prices in Western regions hit near-record lows in Q1 2026, according to a report by CAISO's Department of Market Monitoring. In some parts of the West, natural gas prices decreased almost 50% compared to Q1 2025.
The graph provided by CAISO DMM shows a sharp decline in monthly average natural gas prices at most hubs from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026.