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Gas prices fall as weaker demand and LNG flows bite Waha Hub rates ahead
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
Permian pipeline limits keep Waha Hub stuck negative
US natural gas futures are slipping as demand forecasts soften and LNG export flows ease. Waha Hub prices remain negative, pressured by pipeline limits in the Permian Basin. Producers have cut output amid low spot prices, while storage is still above normal but narrowing. The next moves hinge on weather expectations and ongoing LNG maintenance.
- US gas futures drop on weaker demand outlook and lower LNG exports
- Waha Hub stays negative due to Permian pipeline constraints
- Producers reduce output as spot prices remain depressed
- Storage is above normal but shrinking; weather and maintenance drive next direction
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