Natural Gas Inventory Report 9-25-08

Working gas in storage was 3,023 Bcf as of Friday, September 19, 2008, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 51 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 162 Bcf less than last year at this time and 35 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,988 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 69 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 33 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 46 Bcf below the 5-year average of 854 Bcf after a net injection of 6 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 12 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 12 Bcf. At 3,023 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.