US natural gas production is projected to reach a record high of 111.7 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2026, up from 107.6 bcfd in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). By 2027, domestic supply is expected to hit 115.9 bcfd. But that’s only half the story.
Over the next two years, US natural gas supply and demand will both rise to record levels, the EIA states in its Short-Term Energy Outlook. Domestic gas consumption is projected to rise from a record 91.9 bcfd in 2025 to 111.7 bcfd in 2026 and 115.9 bcfd…
About the EIA Data
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the statistical and analytical arm of the U.S. Department of Energy, providing authoritative data on domestic and international energy markets. Its weekly petroleum status reports and monthly outlooks are benchmark references for industry participants globally.
EIA inventory reports covering crude oil, gasoline, and distillates are released each Wednesday and routinely influence intraday price movements, reflecting actual physical market balances at key U.S. storage and refining hubs.
What to Watch
Energy market participants will be parsing the full EIA data release for inventory changes, production rate updates, and implied demand figures that could shift near-term price expectations across petroleum markets.
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