Spot Prices Wrap: Henry Hub Reclaims $3 Even as Warm Weather Weighs

Natural Gas Intelligence · last updated March 6, 2026 – 1:51 PM

Physical natural gas prices were mixed Friday as balmy spring weather threatened to crush near-term heating demand across much of the country. Gains were concentrated across the middle of the country, including benchmark Henry Hub, which climbed back above $3/MMBtu.

Chart of NGI’s Henry Hub daily natural gas price from March 2025 to March 2026, showing mostly stable prices near $3–$5/MMBtu before a sharp spike above $30/MMBtu in early February 2026.

At A Glance:

Henry Hub spot climbs back above $3
Northeast spot prices fall sharply
Warm weather spreads nationwide

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