Natural Gas Inventories as of September 25, 2026The EIA has released its natural gas inventory report, showing a net increase of 64 Bcf as of September 25, 2026.Working gas in storage was 3,415 Bcf as of Friday, September 25, 2026, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 64 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 138 Bcf less than last year at this time and 79 Bcf above the five-year average of 3,336 Bcf.At 3,415 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(9/25/25)5-year average(2021-25)Region9/25/2609/18/26net changeimplied flow Bcf% change Bcf% changeEast84081525258281.48034.6Midwest98495925259681.79562.9Mountain24824444269-7.82336.4Pacific29529233302-2.32718.9South Central1,0481,041771,187-11.71,074-2.4 Salt213217-4-4293-27.3252-15.5 Nonsalt83482599893-6.68221.5Total3,4153,35164643,553-3.93,3362.4Totals may not equal sum of components because of independent rounding.All regions experienced an increase, except for the South Central Salt.All regions are above the five-year average, except for the South Central and South Central Salt.