EIA Reports Larger-Than-Expected Natural Gas Storage Build of 96 Bcf, Surpassing Analyst Forecasts
Key Points:Working gas in storage increased by +96 Bcf from the previous week. At current levels, stocks are +179 Bcf above the five-year average for this time of the year. Weather forecasts point to high demand for natural gas, but rising storage levels may put material pressure on prices. On June 26, 2026, EIA released its Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report. The report indicated that working gas in storage increased by +96 Bcf from the previous week, compared to analyst forecast of +88 Bcf. In