What is the average price of natural gas for U.S. electric power producers?

In 2015, the annual average price of natural gas for electric power producers in the United States was $3.37 per thousand cubic feet.

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Annual average prices of natural gas for electricity producers in the United States and in each state
Monthly average prices of natural gas for electricity producers in the United States and in each state
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Last updated: September 30, 2016

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