Natural Gas Inventory Report 10-02-08

Working gas in storage was 3,110 Bcf as of Friday, September 26, 2008, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 87 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 137 Bcf less than last year at this time and 50 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,060 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 74 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 51 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 39 Bcf below the 5-year average of 871 Bcf after a net injection of 24 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 15 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 12 Bcf. At 3,110 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.