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Summary of Natural Gas Inventory and Market Analysis

1. Natural Gas Inventory

• National Inventory: EIA natural gas inventory in the L48 region increased by 101 bcf week-over-week to 2,476 bcf, marking a year-over-year decline of 12% (vs. 2024 levels). This aligns with Bloomberg's median estimate.

2. Regional Inventory Changes

• East Region: Inventory rose by 30 bcf (YoY: -14%).
• Midwest Region: Increased by 29 bcf (YoY: -18%).
• Mountain Region: Grew by 6 bcf (YoY: -6%).
• Pacific Region: Built 10 bcf (YoY: -5%).
• Southwest Region: Accumulated 25 bcf (YoY: -9%).

3. Non-Salt vs. Salt Inventory

• Natural gas inventories, particularly Salt levels, are lower compared to longer-term averages, but Non-Salt regions show monthly YoY differences.

4. Spot and Spread Data

• Natural gas spot prices are in a contango for some regions like Nymex (Henry Hub), whereas others (e.g., Waha) show backwardation.
• Regional hubs like Waha and Henry Hub saw significant price drops in the short-term (QTD avg), reflecting weaker demand but higher prices further out.

5. Analyst Certification

• The report includes certifications from key Jefferies analysts and covers insights on global inventories and spreads, with a key date of May 29, 2025.

Insights

The data indicates that natural gas inventories are building steadily—aligning with seasonal expectations—though lower than 2024 levels. Prices are variable by region, with many hubs experiencing declining short-term pricing but potentially better rates further afield. The inventory data may suggest improving storage levels to meet next winter consumption, but forward data indicates this may be influenced by changes in supply and demand driven partly by geopolitical shifts and economic cycles.

This summary assesses inventory and price trends without further projections on macroeconomic factors.