EIA Natural Gas Storage as of 8/28/26, as reported 9/3/26
*Working gas in storage was 3,214 Bcf as of Friday, August 28, 2026, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 30 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 50 Bcf less than last year at this time and 160 Bcf above the five-year average of 3,054 Bcf. At 3,214 Bcf, total working gas is within the five-year historical range.
The NYMEX October contract closed at $2.96/MMBtu yesterday, a $0.52/MMBtu increase from Tuesday’s close. This week, October has averaged $2.94/MMBtu, up from last week’s $2.87/MMBtu average. It is trading at $2.95/MMBtu, down $0.01/MMBtu from yesterday’s close.This morning’s EIA storage report showed a +30 Bcf injection for the week ending August 28, coming in within the 29-32 Bcf consensus range and in line with survey estimates centered around +31-32 Bcf – a roughly in-line result that keeps near-term momentum supported as searing September heat continues to draw down South Central and Salt storage. Production has been on a strong run, posting at or above 112 Bcf/d for the five straight days with yesterday revised to 112 Bcf/d and today’s early print at 112.1. Bcf/d, though PHP maintenance now pushed back to September 5 could weigh on volumes in the coming days. Canadian imports are averaging 5.6 Bcf/d on the week. LNG feedgas is 19.2 Bcf/d, with Sabine Pass partially rebounding after Tropical Storm Edouard temporarily closed the port, and Cameron feedgas slightly lower today on a one-day maintenance event. Mexican exports are steady at 7.9 Bcf/d on the week.
*Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report
Working Gas in Underground Storage, Lower 48
Working Gas in Underground Storage vs. 5-Year Maximum and Minimum
Current Market
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