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Which states produce and consume the most natural gas?

The top five states that produce the most natural gas are Texas, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

The top five states that consume the most natural gas are Texas, California, Louisiana, Florida, and Illinois.

Top Natural Gas Producers:

  1. Texas: 24.6% (8.5 trillion cubic feet)
  2. Pennsylvania: 21.8% (7.53 trillion cubic feet)
  3. Louisiana: 9.9% (3.41 trillion cubic feet)
  4. West Virginia: 7.4% (2.54 trillion cubic feet)
  5. Oklahoma: 6.7% (2.31 trillion cubic feet)

Top Natural Gas Consumers:

  1. Texas: 15.2% (4.67 trillion cubic feet)
  2. California: 6.8% (2.09 trillion cubic feet)
  3. Pennsylvania: 5.9% (1.81 trillion cubic feet)
  4. Louisiana: 5.7% (1.75 trillion cubic feet)
  5. Florida: 5.0% (1.54 trillion cubic feet)