U.S. Natural Gas Demand Fell 3.5% in September 2026

Total U.S. natural gas demand, including exports, fell 3.5% in September from August, according to American Gas Association data. Fading heating and cooling needs usually drive a shoulder-month drop like this. Whether it lasts depends on weather and export flows, which can shift within weeks. The Henry Hub benchmark contract, NGX26, last showed $3.02/MMBtu on October 19.