Natural Gas Inventory Report 4-08-10

Working gas in storage was 1,669 Bcf as of Friday, April 2, 2010, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 31 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 2 Bcf less than last year at this time and 180 Bcf above the 5-year average of 1,489 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 87 Bcf above the 5-year average following net withdrawals of 3 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 28 Bcf above the 5-year average of 599 Bcf after a net injection of 31 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 65 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 3 Bcf. At 1,669 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.