Friday, November 06, 2009
Drop In W. Va. Natural Gas Bills Short-Lived
For West Virginia natural gas customers who see their bills drop by 25% to 40% from last year, the relief will be short-lived. The state Public Service Commission says, on November 1st., prices charged by the state's major providers for their cost to buy natural gas dropped. But, Mountaineer Gas and Dominion Hope are seeking permission to increase base rates to cover wages, equipment and other costs. PSC officials say customers would still see significant savings from last year's average monthly bill of $215.