Mexico prepares for a temporary 20% reduction in U.S. natural gas supplies

A senior CENAGAS official said Mexico was notified of a temporary reduction of about 20% in natural gas delivered from the United States through pipelines. He said coordination among energy agencies and state companies had enabled preparations, but could sustain the system for up to three days in a full interruption; President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is also pursuing measures to reduce dependence on imported gas.

• If the supply reduction materialises, the US EIA natural gas storage report on 2026-10-08 should show a larger-than-expected draw.

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• If the U.S. gas supply cut to Mexico tightens markets, Henry Hub gas could rise above $3.30 per MMBtu within the next 7 days.

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Why it matters. The disruption affects Mexico’s energy security and could constrain gas availability for electricity generation and other users, given that the country imports about 75% of its natural gas from the United States.