The price of natural gas in the United States has reached its highest level in three years.

A large winter storm in the United States has caused natural gas prices to soar, reaching their highest level in three years. The Henry Hub natural gas futures price for February delivery surged to $7.43 per million British thermal units on the 26th, up 140% since January 16. According to reports on the 26th, over the weekend, spot natural gas prices in several states in the northeastern United States rose to $50-100 per million British thermal units, with spot prices reaching around $150 on the 26th. Since the 23rd, winter storms have swept across most parts of the United States, bringing widespread snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures. US media reported on the 26th that this blizzard has already resulted in 30 deaths across multiple states.