Understanding
Gas Costs
National Fuel purchases the natural gas
that heats your home on the open market.
This means that the market forces of supply
and demand determine the cost of natural
gas just like they do with other consumer
goods. Your National Fuel bill is made up
of two sections: Delivery Service Charges and Gas
Supply Charges. The Delivery Service
Charges portion of your bill is regulated
by the New York State Public Service Commission
or the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission
depending on where you live. These charges
include the costs to maintain the pipeline
network we own and operate. The Gas Supply
Charges portion of your bill is the cost
of the gas you purchase from National Fuel
or, if you choose, from another approved
natural gas supplier. For more information
on alternative natural gas suppliers, click
here.
It’s
important to understand that as a regulated
utility, National Fuel cannot
set, or mark up, the price of natural gas.
Also National Fuel does not earn a profit
on the cost of gas (Gas Supply Charges)
portion of your bill. We use our purchasing
power
and substantial storage capacity to secure
ample supplies at the best possible price.
We can also help you manage your bills with
energy-saving
tips,
payment
assistance (including HEAP and Neighbor
for Neighbor) and payment
options
that are available to you.
For
additional information on natural
gas, national weather patterns, and
energy saving tips, please refer
to these other websites:
Energy Efficiency Tips (Alliance
to Save Energy)
Background
on Natural Gas (American Gas Association)
Current
& Future Weather Forecasts (Weather Channel)
Information
About Natural Gas
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