As we see natural gas prices trading just above 2.50 per one million British Thermal Units (MMbtu), basis the Jan. NYMEX futures contract, it’s good to keep in perspective that the U.S. has been the largest producer of natural gas in the world since 2006 and in 2018 it achieved new record highs in production. Indeed, consumption has also increased, but the U.S. is currently a net exporter and holds the fifth highest proven reserves in the world. So, it’s not surprising that these prices are close to two-year lows. In fact, with the exception of a few brief periods during ’02, ’12 and ’16, natural gas at ±$2.50 is trading near 20-year lows. While climate models will change and natural gas prices will react to predictions of colder or warmer weather, seasonal patterns point to still lower prices into mid-February.