New york: The price of natural gas futures quotations on New York's NYMEX commodity exchange has increased, APA-Economics reports. The price of natural gas futures for delivery in February 2026 rose by 6.26% to 5.348 US dollars per 1 million BTU (British thermal unit). According to Azeri-Press News Agency, this increase reflects a significant shift in the energy market, impacting futures traders and potentially influencing broader economic activities connected to energy consumption and pricing. The rise in natural gas prices is often monitored closely as it can have implications for industries relying on natural gas as a primary energy source.