EIA reported a build of 28 Bcf for the week ending 7/24/2026. This was smaller than the median estimate of 35 Bcf. Today's stat fell outside the expected range, which was 43 Bcf on the more bearish end, and 33 Bcf on the more bullish end.

Weekly natural gas storage change chart, Jul 30, 2026
Working gas in storage chart, Jul 30, 2026
Natural gas intraday price chart around the report, Jul 30, 2026
Natural gas storage table, Jul 30, 2026

Inventories for the US are now at a deficit of 32 Bcf to last year and a surplus of185 Bcf to the five-year average.