Working gas in storage was 3,445 Bcf as of Friday, November 3, 2006, according to EIA estimates. This represents a net decline of 7 Bcf from the previous week. Stocks were 225 Bcf higher than last year at this time and 246 Bcf above the 5-year average of 3,199 Bcf. In the East Region, stocks were 74 Bcf above the 5-year average following net withdrawals of 10 Bcf. Stocks in the Producing Region were 116 Bcf above the 5-year average of 894 Bcf after a net injection of 2 Bcf. Stocks in the West Region were 56 Bcf above the 5-year average after a net addition of 1 Bcf. At 3,445 Bcf, total working gas is above the 5-year historical range.