National Fuel customers in New York will see an increase in their monthly bills beginning in October.
The higher bills are tied to the last delivery-rate adjustment approved for 2024, though the utility said lower natural gas supply costs should lessen part of the effect, WGRZ reported.
Here's what to know
This will be the third and final rate hike from the 2024-approved increase, according to WGRZ. National Fuel says lower natural gas supply costs should offset the hike, and no further delivery rate increases are expected to hit for the next two years.
This comes as U.S. heating costs are projected to rise nearly 9% this upcoming winter, driven mainly by higher electricity and heating oil prices. It's estimated that households may pay roughly $82 more than they did last winter, WGRZ reported.
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What can be done?
Reducing waste at home and finding ways to lower energy dependence are among the most immediate steps consumers can take as higher gas bills arrive.
Sealing drafts, improving insulation, and using smart thermostat settings can help reduce heating demand, even if they do not fully offset a rate increase.
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