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AGA WINTER HEATING OUTLOOK: WHAT CUSTOMERS CAN EXPECT AND HOW NATURAL GAS UTILITIES HELP PROTECT HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS

Written on: September 12, 2026

WASHINGTON – With affordability remaining a top concern for households and businesses, the American Gas Association will release its annual Winter Heating Outlook during a media briefing on September 17, examining what customers can expect this heating season and steps natural gas utilities are taking to continue to deliver budget-friendly energy for American families and businesses. AGA experts will discuss projected commodity costs, winter weather forecasts, natural gas supply and storage conditions, utility preparedness efforts and available bill assistance programs, while highlighting how natural gas helps customers manage winter energy expenses.

WHAT: AGA provides an annual outlook on natural gas markets and customer prices for the winter ahead

WHO: AGA Vice President of Energy Markets, Analysis and Standards Richard Meyer, Senior Director of Energy Analysis Brendan O’Brien, Director of Economic and Regulatory Analysis Liz Pardue, and Senior Market and Regulatory Analyst Lauren Scott

WHEN: Thursday, September 17 at 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual

RSVP to Emily Ellis at eellis@aga.org or Michael Atkinson at matkinson@aga.org to receive a link to attend.

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