📉 EIA Natural Gas Storage Report – Week Ending September 11, 2026

📉 EIA Natural Gas Storage Report – Week Ending September 11, 2026

Working gas in U.S. underground storage increased by 44 Bcf for the week ending September 11, 2026, bringing total inventories to 3,298 Bcf. The build came in slightly below market consensus expectations of a 49 Bcf injection. Total stocks now sit 122 Bcf lower than last year at this time, but remain 118 Bcf above the five-year historical average of 3,180 Bcf.

Headline Figures

• Weekly Net Change: +44 Bcf injection.

  
  

• Total Working Gas: 3,298 Bcf.

  
  

• Versus Year-Ago (09/11/2025): -122 Bcf (-3.6%).

  
  

• Versus 5-Year Average (2021–2025): +118 Bcf (+3.7%).

  
  

Regional Breakdown

• East Region: 795 Bcf, up 22 Bcf (+2.2% vs. last year; +5.7% vs. 5-year average).

  
  

• Midwest Region: 934 Bcf, up 26 Bcf (+2.0% vs. last year; +3.9% vs. 5-year average).

  
  

• Mountain Region: 241 Bcf, up 2 Bcf (-7.3% vs. last year; +7.6% vs. 5-year average).

  
  

• Pacific Region: 289 Bcf, down 1 Bcf (-2.4% vs. last year; +9.9% vs. 5-year average).

  
  

• South Central Region: 1,039 Bcf, down 5 Bcf (-11.2% vs. last year; -0.2% vs. 5-year average).

  
  

  • Salt Caverns: 222 Bcf, down 5 Bcf (-24.0% vs. last year; -8.3% vs. 5-year average).

    
    

  • Non-Salt Caverns: 817 Bcf, flat (0 Bcf change; -6.8% vs. last year; +2.4% vs. 5-year average).

    
    

Key Market Insights

1. Slightly Tighter Than Expected Build: The 44 Bcf build fell short of the 49 Bcf forecast, pointing to resilient late-summer power burn demand across key regions.

   
   

2. Continued Salt Cavern Draws: Salt storage facilities in the South Central region posted another 5 Bcf withdrawal. Salt caverns represent the most flexible component of national storage, and net draws highlight ongoing localized balancing needs.

   
   

3. Regional Divergence Drives Risk: While national inventories remain 3.7% above the five-year average, regional trends tell a split story. Strong builds in the East and Midwest contrast with net draws in the Pacific and South Central regions, underscoring the importance of regional basis monitoring over headline totals.

   
   

Premier Energy Management's Strategic Guidance for Energy Buyers

• Monitor Regional Spreads: National storage levels look healthy, but regional tightness can trigger sudden basis spikes.

• Prepare for Pre-Winter Volatility: Late-season heat or early cold snaps could quickly erode regional surpluses.

• Evaluate Hedging Opportunities: Consider taking advantage of price pullbacks to layer in coverage for upcoming winter strip positions.

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Sources:

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