Natural Gas Inventories as of August 7, 2026The EIA has released its natural gas inventory report, showing a net increase of 36 Bcf as of August 7, 2026.Working gas in storage was 3,153 Bcf as of Friday, August 7, 2026, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 36 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 25 Bcf less than last year at this time and 198 Bcf above the five-year average of 2,955 Bcf.At 3,153 Bcf, total working gas is within the five-year historical range. Working gas in underground storage, Lower 48 statesHistorical ComparisonsStocksbillion cubic feet (Bcf)Year ago(08/07/25)5-year average(2021-25)Region08/07/2607/31/26net changeimplied flow Bcf% change Bcf% changeEast69367815156742.86605.0Midwest82980920207934.57747.1Mountain23923722252-5.220914.4Pacific300304-4-4305-1.626413.6South Central1,0931,090331,153-5.21,0484.3 Salt286292-6-6295-3.126010.0 Nonsalt80679899858-5.97872.5Total3,1533,11736363,178-0.82,9556.7Totals may not equal sum of components because of independent rounding.All regions experienced an increase, except for Pacific, and South Central Salt.All regions are above the five-year average..