Natural Gas Inventory Report 4-17-08

Working gas in storage was 1,261 Bcf as of Friday, April 11, 2008, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 27 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 298 Bcf less than last year at this time and 3 Bcf below the 5-year average of 1,264 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 8 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 19 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 19 Bcf above the 5-year average of 484 Bcf after a net injection of 5 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 30 Bcf below the 5-year average after a net addition of 3 Bcf. At 1,261 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.