Natural gas price today
The live natural gas price per MMBtu, converted to major currencies, with price history and a calculator.
Natural gas price per unit
| Unit | USD | EUR | GBP | CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kilowatt hour | 0.009882 | 0.008844 | 0.007375 | 0.008134 |
| 1 megawatt hour | 9.88 | 8.84 | 7.38 | 8.13 |
| 1 MMBtu | 2.90 | 2.59 | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Natural gas price in USD per MMBtu
History available since October 20, 2016.
Natural gas value calculator
Natural gas price over the last 10 days
| Date | Price (USD/MMBtu) | 24h |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2.90 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2.90 | +2.80% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2.82 | +4.45% |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2.70 | +3.65% |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2.60 | -13.09% |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2.99 | +13.41% |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2.64 | 0.00% |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2.64 | -5.58% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2.80 | +0.22% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2.79 | -5.84% |
Frequently asked questions
How high is the natural gas price right now?
At the moment one MMBtu of natural gas costs 2.90 USD. That equals 9.88 USD per megawatt hour. We last updated this price on October 30, 2026 7:30 PM.
Can I invest in natural gas?
Investing in natural gas usually happens through futures, exchange-traded commodities (ETCs) or shares of energy companies, not physical delivery. Products based on futures can perform differently from the price on this page because contracts roll over. This is general information, not investment advice.
What is an MMBtu?
Natural gas in the US is quoted per MMBtu: one million British thermal units, about 293 kWh of energy. With the price at 2.90 USD per MMBtu that is 9.88 USD per megawatt hour. European gas (TTF) is quoted per MWh and can trade at very different prices.
What drives the natural gas price?
Energy prices depend on supply and demand: production decisions by OPEC+ and US producers, inventories, refinery capacity and economic growth. The weather has a big impact on demand for gas and heating oil, and conflicts in producing regions can cause sharp price swings.
Where does this natural gas price come from?
The price is based on the nearest futures contract (NG=F) as reported by Yahoo Finance and may be delayed. Futures prices are not exactly the same as the physical spot price, and the contract rolls over at expiry.
What was the peak of the natural gas price over the past five years?
Over the past five years the natural gas price peaked at 9.68 USD on August 22, 2022. Its low was 1.58 USD on March 26, 2024, based on daily prices.
Precious metals: spot prices from currency-rates.github.io. Other commodities: price of the nearest futures contract via Yahoo Finance, which can be delayed. For information only, not investment advice.