US natural gas prices surged past $6 on winter shocks and short squeezes. Here’s what really drove the rally and what expert forecasts suggest for 2026.

WASHINGTON — President Trump is considering a cap on state fuel tax that would offer serious relief to California’s long-suffering drivers. In an exclusive interview with The California Post, the president said his plan could see drivers pay 40% less at the pump.

By Tim McLaughlin and Arathy Somasekhar BOSTON/HOUSTON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Power plant outages surged along the eastern United States on Sunday as constricted natural gas supplies and frigid temperatures cut the electricity output of the region's generation fleet.