Natural Gas Inventories as of July 17, 2026The EIA has released its natural gas inventory report, showing a net increase of 32 Bcf as of July 17, 2026.Working gas in storage was 3,056 Bcf as of Friday, July 17, 2026, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 32 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 16 Bcf less than last year at this time and 183 Bcf above the five-year average of 2,873 Bcf.At 3,056 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(07/17/25)5-year average(2021-25)Region07/17/2607/10/26net changeimplied flow Bcf% change Bcf% changeEast6316141717633-0.36162.4Midwest76674917177443.07235.9Mountain240240002380.820119.4Pacific314319-5-52975.726418.9South Central1,1051,103221,160-4.71,0693.4 Salt317324-7-7326-2.828810.1 Nonsalt78877999833-5.47820.8Total3,0563,02432323,072-0.52,8736.4Totals may not equal sum of components because of independent rounding.All regions experienced an increase.All regions are above the five-year average, except for the South Central Nonsalt.