Working gas in storage was 3,238 Bcf as of Friday, December 8, 2006, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decline of 168 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 245 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 225 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,013 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 84 Bcf above the 5-year average following net withdrawals of 93 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 101 Bcf above the 5-year average of 854 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 55 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 40 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net drawdown of 20 Bcf. At 3,238 Bcf, total working gas is above the 5-year historical range.