Working gas in storage was 1,516 Bcf as of Friday, March 9, 2007, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decline of 115 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 324 Bcf less than last year at this time and 158 Bcf above the 5-year average of 1,358 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 35 Bcf above the 5-year average following net withdrawals of 92 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 103 Bcf above the 5-year average of 461 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 22 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 19 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net drawdown of 1 Bcf. At 1,516 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.