Natural Gas Inventory Report 10-30-08

Working gas in storage was 3,393 Bcf as of Friday, October 24, 2008, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 46 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 97 Bcf less than last year at this time and 97 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,296 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 84 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 19 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 3 Bcf below the 5-year average of 941 Bcf after a net injection of 20 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 16 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 7 Bcf. At 3,393 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.