In order to analyze the influence of inner pressure on stability of salt cavern storage from the perspective of shrinkage rate, plastic zone and displacement vector, corresponding simulation models of cylindrical storage cav- erns were established, considering different interlayer thickness and creep effect under several long term operation pressures. The results demonstrate that a high operation pressure has obvious advantages and can remarkably reduce shrinkage rate, plastic zone and displacement vector, which is good to stability of underground salt cavern storage. The results also indicate...