# The Geo-Politicization of Natural Gas

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Podcast: [The HC Commodities Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hc-commodities-podcast-1242341)
Published: 2026-01-21T00:00:00+00:00
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What drives global natural gas prices more: power politics or supply and demand? In this episode, we discuss the geo-politicization of natural gas and the challenge that presents to traders and investors alike. Why was 2025 such a difficult year for traders? And what are the most consequential stories in natural gas for 2026? H Returning to the show is Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Global Research Scholar at the Center for Global Energy Policy.

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