Working gas in storage was 2,833 Bcf as of Friday, August 12, 2011, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net increase of 50 Bcf from the previous week.

• Stocks were 175 Bcf less than last year at this time and 73 Bcf below the 5-year average of 2,906 Bcf.

• East Region, stocks were 120 Bcf below the 5-year average following net injections of 48 Bcf.

• Producing Region were 50 Bcf above the 5-year average of 903 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 8 Bcf.

• West Region were 3 Bcf below the 5-year average after a net addition of 10 Bcf.

At 2,833 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.