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Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct
August 14, 2026
A new forecast says natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., raising the cost of powering AI data centers. That matters because hyperscalers have been leaning on gas for electricity, so a sharp price jump could translate into much higher operating bills.
Natural gas prices could triple in some parts of the U.S., which could saddle hyperscalers with massive bills to power their AI data centers.
Source: techcrunch.com