• U.S. natural gas enters winter 2026 with above-average inventories, though rising LNG exports could tighten the supply-demand balance.
• EIA forecasts end-October storage at 3,850 billion cubic feet, 2% above the five-year average.
• First-half LNG exports rose 23% from a year earlier, supported by new capacity and terminal expansions.
• Henry Hub spot prices are forecast to average $3.48 per million British thermal units, easing to $3.16 in 2027.
• Prolonged cold could accelerate storage withdrawals, while weather-driven supply disruptions could increase price volatility.

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