Data Stories by Amplytico Week 4: US Energy Forecast: Winter Storm Fern's Impact on Natural Gas Supply

February 13, 2026

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The U.S. Energy Information Administration's 2026 natural gas forecast tells a story of disruption and recovery.

Winter Storm Fern drove January consumption 15 BCF/day above production, the only deficit month in the forecast. By March, markets returned to surplus as production ramped up and seasonal demand eased.

For utility planners: one extreme weather event can flip supply-demand dynamics overnight. The speed of recovery matters, but so does margin we're working with.

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