Midmorning Markets: Premium Southeast Natural Gas Prices Reflect Fierce Competition as LNG, Power Demand Ramp

Natural Gas Intelligence · last updated May 1, 2026 – 7:26 AM

Southeast daily natural gas cash prices have shown mixed trends this week, with comfortable temperatures limiting cooling demand and subdued LNG feed gas flows easing competition for molecules. But premium forward pricing tells a much different story.

NGI chart of Transco Zone 4 forward fixed natural gas prices showing seasonal peaks near $5.50/MMBtu in winter 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, with prices easing to around $3.30/MMBtu by spring 2028.

At a Glance:

LNG, power sectors competing for molecules
Infrastructure ‘barely keeping up’
Pipeline expansions to provide relief

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