Summary
Working gas in storage was 2,479 Bcf as of Friday, March 30, 2012, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 42 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 887 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 934 Bcf above the 5-year average of 1,545 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 425 Bcf above the 5-year average following net injections of 11 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 401 Bcf above the 5-year average of 644 Bcf after a net injection of 26 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 108 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 5 Bcf. At 2,479 Bcf, total working gas is above the 5-year historical range.