Working gas in storage was 3,074 Bcf as of Friday, December 29, 2006, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decline of 47 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 433 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 408 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,666 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 201 Bcf above the 5-year average following net withdrawals of 33 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 170 Bcf above the 5-year average of 772 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 5 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 37 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net drawdown of 9 Bcf. At 3,074 Bcf, total working gas is above the 5-year historical range.