23 Feb 2026 | 3 Mins Read

Winter Storm Brings Travel Ban to NYC, Soaring Natural Gas Prices

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US natural gas prices rose 2.7% to $3.13 per million British thermal units due to a winter storm affecting 35 million people, causing power outages and travel disruptions. A blizzard warning was issued by the National Weather Service, with New York City declaring a local state of emergency and imposing a citywide travel ban.