We are also at the end of the gas pipeline and any attempts to add pipeline capacity (ie new pipelines) have been fought and defeated by environmental groups and other states. Therefore the existing pipelines can’t properly supply New England and we must import gas (to the region) via ship.

However, due to the Jones Act (and corresponding lack of domestic ship capacity) we can’t import gas from terminals elsewhere in the US (ie the gulf). Therefore, the region must buy from the global market and compete with Europe, Asia, and other areas for that supply of gas. This drives up the price of natural gas in New England higher than other parts of the country.