Natural Gas Storage Levels

Natural gas storage levels indicate the amount of gas held in underground storage facilities across the U.S. Lower storage levels can signal tighter supplies heading into winter and push future gas prices higher, leading to upward pressure on electricity rates. Higher storage levels provide a buffer and can ease price volatility.

Natural Gas Storage Levels
3,923 Bcf
Direction: Up
Last updated: 12-17-2025 · Source
Working gas in storage decreased by 12 Bcf to 3,923 Bcf on Nov. 28, 2025; lower storage reduces supply and raises electricity rates. Score: 3/10.

Past Year Trend for Natural Gas Storage Levels

Working gas in underground storage was 3,923 Bcf as of Nov. 28, 2025, according to the EIA. This is 18 Bcf lower than the same week a year ago (3,941 Bcf) but 191 Bcf above the five-year average (3,732 Bcf). The chart below compares the current storage volume with the year-ago level and the five-year average to illustrate the trend over the past year.

Bar chart comparing current working gas in underground storage with year-ago and five-year average volumes.