Working gas in storage was 1,631 Bcf as of Friday, March 2, 2007, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decline of 102 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 268 Bcf less than last year at this time and 194 Bcf above the 5-year average of 1,437 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 70 Bcf above the 5-year average following net withdrawals of 78 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 113 Bcf above the 5-year average of 473 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 6 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 12 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net drawdown of 18 Bcf. At 1,631 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.