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Working gas in storage was 3,167 Bcf as of Friday, December 15, 2006, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decline of 71 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 342 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 274 Bcf above the 5-year average of 2,893 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 110 Bcf above the 5-year average following net withdrawals of 52 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 117 Bcf above the 5-year average of 824 Bcf after a net withdrawal of 14 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 47 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net drawdown of 5 Bcf. At 3,167 Bcf, total working gas is within the 5-year historical range.