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US Natural Gas Consumption vs US GDP (current US$)

US Natural Gas Consumption and US GDP (current US$) correlate at r = +0.92 over 61 years (1965–2025), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.75. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.75). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.92
p-value
< 0.0001
Years compared (n)
61 (1965–2025)
95% confidence interval
0.87 to 0.95
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.75

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