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May 25, 2026

Natural Gas Supply Responds to Lower Prices

Commodities StrategyCommoditiesEnergy

US natural gas production growth is slowing in response to low prices, and rising seasonal demand is expected to drive a modest price recovery toward late 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.US natural gas production growth has slowed to 2.5-3.0 bcf/d, roughly half of last year's pace, due to sustained low prices.
  • 2.Rising temperatures are expected to drive higher demand and a modest price recovery, though renewable growth limits the upside.
  • 3.Higher LNG exports are projected for the second half of 2026, supported by new export terminals.

Table of Contents

  • Supply responds to lower prices
  • CIO View: Natural gas
  • Appendix
  • Risk information
  • Generic investment research – Risk information
  • Important Information About Sustainable Investing Strategies

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Authors

Giovanni StaunovoWayne Gordon

Securities

US Natural Gas

Themes

Supply Side Response to Low PricingLNG Infrastructure and Export CapacityRenewable Energy Displacement of Gas

Regions

North AmericaUnited States