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Hyperscalers might regret embracing natural gas if new forecast proves correct

Forecasts suggest that natural gas prices in certain U.S. regions could triple, potentially leading to significantly higher energy costs for hyperscalers operating AI data centers. This price volatility could impact the long-term economic viability of relying on natural gas to meet the immense power demands of large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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