📉 EIA Natural Gas Storage Report – Week Ending May 22, 2026
- Tony Zelinski
- 22 hours ago
- 1 min read
The latest EIA Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report shows a net injection of 92 Bcf for the week ending May 22, 2026, bringing total working gas in storage to 2,483 Bcf across the Lower 48 states. This level is 21 Bcf higher than last year and 144 Bcf above the five‑year average, keeping inventories comfortably within the historical range.
Regional Breakdown
Region | 05/22/26 Stocks (Bcf) | Weekly Change (Bcf) | % Change vs Last Year | % Change vs 5‑Year Avg |
East | 447 | +28 | −2.4 % | +1.1 % |
Midwest | 539 | +34 | +0.4 % | +1.5 % |
Mountain | 213 | +3 | +8.1 % | +35.7 % |
Pacific | 292 | +6 | +15.4 % | +30.9 % |
South Central | 993 | +21 | −2.4 % | +0.6 % |
Total | 2,483 | +92 | +0.9 % | +6.2 % |
Market Context
Storage levels remain robust heading into summer, suggesting ample supply to meet cooling demand.
Regional injections in the Midwest and South Central indicate balanced replenishment despite mild weather.
Mountain and Pacific regions continue to show strong year‑over‑year growth, reflecting infrastructure resilience and moderated consumption.
Outlook
With inventories above seasonal norms, near‑term price pressure may remain muted unless early‑summer heat drives stronger cooling demand. Traders will watch next week’s EIA release for confirmation of injection trends and potential shifts in regional flows.
Premier Energy Management continues to monitor storage trends, regional balances, and market volatility shaping the summer gas outlook.
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