In the wake of the deep freeze that recently swept the nation, natural gas have taken the forefront among a slew of price gouging allegations. Last week’s winter storms caused natural gas spot market prices to spike, with some reporting up to a 100% percent increase. Reports also surfaced of spot prices for wholesale electricity in Texas’ power grid increasing more than 10,000%. In response, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) has not only encouraged federal… Continue Reading Nationwide Deep Freeze Leads to Spike in Natural Gas Prices