U.S. Marketed Natural Gas Production (mmcf)

How to Read This Chart

This line chart shows U.S. marketed natural gas production over time, measured in million cubic feet (MMcf). Each point represents total marketed natural gas production for a given reporting period, and the connected line shows how production levels change from period to period. The horizontal axis shows the reporting date, while the vertical axis shows total marketed natural gas production. Upward movements indicate increases in production, while downward movements indicate temporary declines or slower output.

Why This Matters

Marketed natural gas production reflects the volume of gas available for sale and consumption after processing, making it a key indicator of U.S. energy supply conditions. Short-term fluctuations can be driven by weather, operational constraints, maintenance activity, or market conditions, while longer-term trends signal shifts in production capacity and investment. Tracking marketed production helps policymakers, energy markets, and analysts understand supply availability, price dynamics, and system reliability, especially given natural gas’s central role in electricity generation, heating, and industrial use. For consumers and researchers, this data provides insight into how U.S. natural gas supply responds to changing demand and economic conditions.

Key Insights

The following highlights are derived directly from the most recent available data in this dataset using standardized calculations. Metrics reflect aggregate U.S. marketed natural gas production and are computed from the underlying monthly time series. Unless otherwise noted, comparisons are based on the most recent complete reporting month and the prior month. These highlights provide a concise snapshot of current natural gas supply levels.

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