EIA reported a build of 77 Bcf for the week ending 10/16/2026. This was smaller than the median estimate of 78 Bcf. Today's stat fell within the expected range, which was 88 Bcf on the more bearish end, and 72 Bcf on the more bullish end.

Storage change against the survey chart, Oct 22, 2026
Working gas in storage chart, Oct 22, 2026
Natural gas price chart, Oct 22, 2026
Natural gas storage table, Oct 22, 2026

Inventories for the US are now at a deficit of 152 Bcf to last year and a surplus of 35 Bcf to the five-year average.