EIA reported a build of 16 Bcf for the week ending 8/14/2026. This was more than the median estimate of 14 Bcf. Today's stat fell within the expected range, which was 20 Bcf on the more bearish end, and 9 Bcf on the more bullish end.

Weekly natural gas storage change chart, Aug 20, 2026
Working gas in storage chart, Aug 20, 2026
Natural gas intraday price chart around the report, Aug 20, 2026
Natural gas storage table, Aug 20, 2026

Inventories for the US are now at a deficit of 28 Bcf to last year and a surplus of 185 Bcf to the five-year average.