From staff reports
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission its quarterly adjustment to gas supply charges that takes effect today.
The adjustment decreases the monthly bill of a typical residential customer with annual usage of 101,100 cubic feet of gas by $2.60 from $85.16 to $82.56.
The rate adjustment is primarily due to lower market prices for natural gas, which have decreased the cost of natural gas supplies National Fuel purchases for customers, according to a press release from National Fuel.
Gas supply costs are passed along to customers dollar for dollar, with no mark-up or profit to National Fuel.
National Fuel customers who are having trouble paying their bills are encouraged to call 1-800-365-3234.
Several payment assistance programs are available.