EIA reported a build of 15 Bcf for the week ending 8/21/2026. This was equal to the median estimate of 15 Bcf. Today's stat fell within the expected range, which was 23 Bcf on the more bearish end, and 9 Bcf on the more bullish end.

Weekly natural gas storage change chart, Aug 27, 2026
Working gas in storage chart, Aug 27, 2026
Natural gas intraday price chart around the report, Aug 27, 2026
Natural gas storage table, Aug 27, 2026

Inventories for the US are now at a deficit of 30 Bcf to last year and a surplus of 167 Bcf to the five-year average.