- US natural gas inventories increased by 33 billion cubic feet (bcf) in the latest EIA report, compared with a market expectation of 30 bcf and a previous build of 28 bcf.
- On a year-over-year basis, inventories were 12 bcf lower. At the same time, storage levels remained 195 bcf above the five-year average of 2,922 bcf, while total working gas stayed within the historical five-year range.
- Looking ahead, weakening cooling demand and an expected increase in natural gas supply from the Permian Basin point to softer market fundamentals toward the end of the summer.
- On the other hand, the next five days could bring the final significant nationwide boost in cooling-related natural gas demand this season as hot weather persists.
NATGAS chart (D1 timeframe)

Source: xStation5
Chart of the day ๐ผ Gold rebounds 1.3% despite hawkish Fed stance (17.09.2026)
Morning wrap๐ฝ Indices and precious metals recover losses following the Fed decision (17.09.2026)
๐Daily Summary - Hawkish Fed raises rates and signals more. Dollar gains while gold falls
Hawkish move from the Fed! Warsh takes no prisoners in the fight against inflation. US500 at its lowest since August 3, and gold already below $4,300.