Natural Gas Inventory Report 10-09-08

Working gas in storage was 3,198 Bcf as of Friday, October 3, 2008, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 88 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 117 Bcf less than last year at this time and 69 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,129 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 76 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 44 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 23 Bcf below the 5-year average of 890 Bcf after a net injection of 35 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 16 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 9 Bcf. At 3,198 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.