EIA reported a build of 103 Bcf for the week ending 4/23/2026. This was larger than the median estimate of 96 Bcf. Today's stat fell outside the expected range, which was 100 Bcf on the more bearish end, and 87 Bcf on the more bullish end.

Weekly natural gas storage change chart, Apr 23, 2026
Working gas in storage chart, Apr 23, 2026
Natural gas intraday price chart around the report, Apr 23, 2026
Natural gas storage table, Apr 23, 2026

Inventories for the US are now at a surplus of 142 Bcf to last year and a surplus of 137 Bcf to the five-year average.