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Gas storage builds slower than expected

US working gas in storage rose 44 Bcf to 3,298 Bcf for the week ending Sept 11, below the 47-49 Bcf traders expected.

By Greener Numbers Editorial Team · Published September 18, 2026 · Updated 9/23/2026

US working gas in storage hit 3,298 Bcf for the week ending Sept 11, up 44 Bcf. That was below the 47-49 Bcf traders expected.

Stocks are 118 Bcf above the five-year average (3,180 Bcf) and 122 Bcf below last year.

Sources:

Energy Edge, Natural Gas Weekly Storage Report (Sept 17, 2026): https://energyedge.com/natural-gas-weekly-storage-report-9-17-2026/

EIA Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report: https://www.eia.gov/naturalgas/storage/

Official source: Energy Edge ↗