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Working gas in storage was 3,121 Bcf as of Friday, December 22, 2006, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decline of 46 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 458 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 355 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,766 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 165 Bcf above the 5-year average following net withdrawals of 28 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 154 Bcf above the 5-year average of 793 Bcf after a net injection of 6 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 36 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net drawdown of 24 Bcf. At 3,121 Bcf, total working gas is above the 5-year historical range.