About Natural Gas
Natural gas is a benchmark energy commodity, priced in U.S. dollars per million British thermal units (MMBtu) at the Henry Hub in Louisiana. It is one of the most volatile commodity markets, moved by weather, storage levels and demand.
Natural gas futures trade on NYMEX nearly around the clock on weekdays but pause each evening and over the weekend. WeekendIndex shows a live natural gas price 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These are implied 24/7 market prices, not official settlements.
ETFs that track Natural Gas
These US-exchange-listed funds aim to track Natural Gas. Most hold futures contracts rather than physical oil or gas, so their returns can diverge from the spot price over time (roll costs, contango). Listed for information only. This is not a recommendation or financial advice.
| Ticker | Fund | Exchange |
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| UNG | United States Natural Gas Fund LP | NYSE Arca |
Frequently asked questions
Can I see the Natural Gas price on weekends?
Yes. Natural Gas futures pause overnight and for the weekend, but WeekendIndex shows a live, continuously-updating Natural Gas price 24/7, so you can check it on Saturday and Sunday.
Why is the Natural Gas price changing when the futures market is closed?
WeekendIndex tracks 24/7 markets that price Natural Gas around the clock. Even during the nightly break or the weekend, those markets keep moving, so the price here keeps updating. These are implied market prices, not official settlements.
What are the trading hours for Natural Gas?
Natural Gas futures trade nearly 24 hours a day on weekdays, opening Sunday evening and closing Friday evening U.S. time, with a short daily break. WeekendIndex shows a price even when that market is closed.
