Cost of Natural Gas
Price tied to demand and economy
Natural gas is a commodity and its price is constantly changing, reflecting current market conditions. The prices we pay are tied to the national demand and economy. That means factors such as weather in the entire country, not just here, and the amount of natural gas in storage play a role in setting the market price.Purchasing Strategy
Texas Gas Service calculates what it paid to purchase natural gas for its customers and expresses this, without markup, on the bill as the cost of natural gas. The cost of natural gas fluctuates each month with market conditions.
You may view the latest cost of gas amounts for our service areas through Texas here.
Texas Gas Service does not have any control over the market price of natural gas, but a systematic approach to purchasing natural gas ensures that our customers have a safe, reliable and secure supply at the most reasonable prices we can obtain. This includes:- Securing contracts from diverse sources of supply through a competitive bidding process.
- Using a combination of different practices, such as bidding and hedging a financial tool that puts a cap on the price the company pays for its natural gas, helps protect customers from increases that may otherwise occur.
The per-Mcf (thousand cubic feet of natural gas) charge for the fuel you use is an average of all of these contract prices, and reflects what Texas Gas Service actually pays for the natural gas. Texas Gas Service makes no profit on the sale of natural gas. We earn our return from delivering natural gas through charges for service and delivery, and these rates are regulated by cities (for customers in incorporated areas) and the Texas Railroad Commission (for customers in unincorporated areas).
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