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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Valuation of UNG's securities using the fair value hierarchy (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023
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Short-Term Investments |  |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |  |
Fair value of securities | $ 532,370,156 | $ 70,950,000
United States Contracts |  |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |  |
Fair value of securities | 80,696,279 | 40,072,461
OTC Commodity Swap Contract |  |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |  |
Fair value of securities | (2,205) | 14,903,211
Level 1 | Short-Term Investments |  |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |  |
Fair value of securities | 532,370,156 | 70,950,000
Level 1 | United States Contracts |  |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |  |
Fair value of securities | 80,696,279 | 40,072,461
Level 2 | OTC Commodity Swap Contract |  |
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS |  |
Fair value of securities | $ (2,205) | $ 14,903,211

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