Gas Storage Builds Fall Short Despite Rising Output

U.S. natural gas storage rose just 28 Bcf for the week ending July 24, 2026, after a 32 Bcf build the prior week — both below expectations, per EIA and WSJ. Storage stands at 3,084 Bcf. The thin injections shrink the winter supply cushion even as dry production climbed year over year for a 14th straight month in May 2026, EIA data show.