U.S. natural gas storage rose by 63 Bcf for the week ending May 1, 2026, pushing inventories well above the five-year average as LNG export flows weakened and futures fell toward $2.72 per MMBtu. Meanwhile, oil prices declined amid renewed hopes for a Middle East peace agreement and record-high U.S. crude exports.
U.S. natural gas inventories climbed sharply for the week ending April 24, 2026, while futures prices fell amid mild weather and rising supply. Here’s what the latest storage data means for markets.
New Texas pipeline construction filings reveal a steady expansion of infrastructure connecting the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, signaling continued investment in natural gas transport and LNG-driven demand growth.
Natural gas storage rose by 59 Bcf for the week ending April 10, 2026, exceeding expectations and widening the supply surplus amid mild weather conditions.
Natural gas storage rose to 1,911 Bcf as warm weather pressures prices, while WTI crude surged toward $98 amid escalating Middle East tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
