Events · who it helps and who it hurts

EIA natural gas storage

The weekly report on how much natural gas is in storage.

Not on our calendar

The reads below are for when storage falls more than expected. Expect the opposite when storage builds up.

Sectors

Basic MaterialsUsually hurtsGas is the raw material for fertilizer and many chemicals.

EnergyUsually helpsGas producers sell at the higher price.

UtilitiesUsually hurtsGas-fired power plants pay more for fuel.

Communication ServicesLittle effectLittle direct link.

Consumer CyclicalLittle effectLittle direct link.

Consumer DefensiveLittle effectLittle direct link.

Financial ServicesLittle effectLittle direct link.

HealthcareLittle effectLittle direct link.

IndustrialsLittle effectLittle direct link.

Real EstateLittle effectLittle direct link.

TechnologyLittle effectLittle direct link.

Where each sector’s relative strength sits this week is on the rotation board.

Agricultural InputsUsually hurtsNitrogen fertilizer is made from natural gas.

ChemicalsUsually hurtsGas is a raw material for many chemicals.

Oil & Gas MidstreamUsually helpsPipelines carry more when gas is in demand.

Utilities - Regulated ElectricUsually hurtsGas-fired power plants pay more for fuel.

Utilities - Regulated GasUsually hurtsGas utilities pass costs on to customers, but slowly.