Range was 71 to 78 BCF
The change in Nat Gas stockpiles is below the low estimate. The change for the week was 2.1%. The 68 billion cubic feet change brings stockpiles to 3.261 trillion. The estimate was for a rise of 76 BCF to 3.267 trillion.
The DOE weekly figures - delayed because of the Labor Day holiday - will be released at 11:00 AM ET.
Crude oil was trading at $44.63 before the release