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U.S. natural gas production reached a record high in July 2026
Today in Energy Oct 2, 2026 | 14:00 pmU.S. natural gas production hit an all-time high in July 2026, driven primarily by increased output in the Permian Basin, according to our latest Natural Gas Monthly.
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U.S. exports of propane reached records in the first half of 2026
Today in Energy Oct 1, 2026 | 14:00 pmU.S. propane exports increased to 2 million barrels per day (b/d) in the first half of 2026, 11% more than during the same period in 2025. Increased U.S. propane production and changing trade flows, particularly increased exports to India and[…]
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U.S. electricity use for electric vehicles increasing at a slower pace in 2026
Today in Energy Sep 30, 2026 | 14:00 pmWe estimate light-duty electric vehicles in the United States consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the last half of 2025 (2H25) in our Monthly Energy Review, down from the 13-24% growth seen in[…]
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Henry Hub natural gas prices this summer were 6% lower than last summer
Today in Energy Sep 25, 2026 | 14:00 pmThe Henry Hub natural gas spot price averaged $2.93 per million British thermal units from June through August, 6% less than the same period last year. Prices were lower this summer despite exceptionally hot weather that increased electricity demand for[…]
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Public companies produce most U.S. crude oil and natural gas
Today in Energy Sep 22, 2026 | 14:00 pmPublicly traded companies represent a tiny share of the total number of companies producing crude oil and natural gas in the United States, but they make up a large share of U.S. production. In 2025, publicly traded companies accounted for[…]
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What goes into diesel prices?
Today in Energy Sep 18, 2026 | 14:00 pmThe price of distillate fuel oil, often sold as diesel, is driven by the price of crude oil, retail margins, distribution costs, taxes, and crack spreads, the indicator we use for refining margins. Tight global supplies of distillate fuel oil[…]
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Corpus Christi LNG expansion makes facility the second-largest in the United States
Today in Energy Sep 15, 2026 | 14:00 pmOn August 28, 2026, Cheniere Energy, Inc., completed its Corpus Christi Liquefaction Stage 3 Project (CCL Stage 3) in Texas, taking custody and control of the seventh and last liquefied natural gas (LNG) train in the project.
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United States on track for record crude oil production in 2026
Today in Energy Sep 10, 2026 | 14:00 pmWe forecast U.S. crude oil production will average 13.8 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 13.7 million b/d set in 2025, in our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).
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New England natural gas prices have been trading near record discounts to Henry Hub
Today in Energy Sep 9, 2026 | 14:00 pmLow-cost Appalachian and Canadian natural gas supplies coupled with lower-than-usual regional consumption have pushed down natural gas prices at a major New England pricing hub in recent months to trade at a discount to the widely cited U.S. benchmark, Henry[…]
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Elevated crack spreads and crude oil prices contribute to higher prices at the pump
Today in Energy Sep 4, 2026 | 14:00 pmWhat are crack spreads and why are they elevated? Crack spreads are indicators of the profitability of refining crude oil into petroleum products such as gasoline and diesel. One common crack spread is calculated by subtracting the spot market price[…]
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