EIA provides international natural gas prices for selected countries by sector (electric generation, household, industry).

EIA does not collect daily spot price information, but instead relies on a private vendor. EIA publishes daily spot prices for the Henry Hub, Transco Zone 6 NY, Chicago, and an average for selected California locations on a weekly basis and these can be found in the Natural Gas Weekly Update (NGWU). A time series of the daily spot price data for these locations and all others in the Lower 48 States are available from the data vendor, Intelligence Press, Inc.

Numerous underlying factors affect natural gas prices. Depending on the factor-for example, production, imports, demand, oil prices, and natural gas inventories -- each can apply either upward pressure () or downward pressure () or neutral pressure on prices (). Increasing Production - Total domestic production of dry natural gas is projected to increase 1.4 percent in 2007 and is expected to increase an additional 1.3 percent in 2008.

Natural gas is primarily methane, which is a major greenhouse gas. Methane is emitted directly to the atmosphere from sources such as leaks in natural gas wells and pipelines and is produced in landfills, sewage treatment facilities and livestock operations. Other major greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxides are produced when natural gas is burned for heating and electric power production.

In 2005, there were 18.2 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of dry natural gas produced in the U.S. The top producing states are:

Residential consumers in some States have the opportunity to choose their supplier for the natural gas itself. Suppliers are either the local distribution company or approved gas marketers. Regardless of supplier, the local distribution company continues to provide local transportation and distribution services. Learn More: To find out more about States that have "customer choice" programs, see Natural Gas Residential Choice Programs. Yes.

While it is impossible to predict the future price of natural gas, it looks like the price of natural gas will be somewhat lower this winter than it was last winter. But that is largely because prices last winter were at record highs. Damage done by hurricanes to natural gas production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico last fall significantly reduced the supply of natural gas, driving the up the price. However, the weather last winter was also much warmer than normal.

Natural gas prices, like all heating fuels prices, are determined by a number of factors. First, natural gas prices usually follow crude oil price trends - in other words, if the price of oil is high, so is the price of natural gas. Supply and demand is another factor: demand for natural gas, according to the Department of Energy, is up 3% while production is only up 1%. Many businesses have switched to using natural gas since heating oil prices have gone up, which has increased the demand.

U.S. residential natural gas prices are projected to average $13.52 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) this winter , 6.3 percent higher than last winter’s price of $12.36 per Mcf.

In 2005, nearly 58 percent of all households (residential sector) used natural gas as their primary heating fuel accounting for about 22 percent of total natural gas consumed in the United States.

In 2006, the U.S. consumed nearly 22 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of natural gas by the following seven natural gas end users:

There are several ways that total underground working gas capacity may be measured. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimated in mid 2006 that, after adjustment for operational considerations that hinder the attainment of full storage at all fields simultaneously, a likely practical estimate for maximum industry-wide working gas capacity is roughly 3.6 Tcf. However, based on design capacity estimates, U.S. working gas capacity was 4.01 Tcf as of the end of 2005.

ANSWER: Natural gas and propane prices have shot up recently as well. And remember, in most states where oil has a significant market share, oil has been cheaper than gas for nine of the past 10 years.**

You can reduce demand, increase supplies or do both. With U.S. demand for natural gas projected to increase nearly 40 percent by 2020, reductions in demand (through energy efficiency and fuel-switching) are vital to helping to ease prices, but it is clear that natural gas supplies must increase. It is in consumers' best interest to do so. During the 1990s, consumers enjoyed natural gas at affordable prices because available supplies of natural gas were greater than even peak demand.

The theory of supply and demand also comes into play with the prices of natural gas as in gasoline. For instance, a severe cold spell would increase the demand of heat (natural gas) and cause gas companies to dip into storage facilities. Demand Increases---Supply Decreases---Price Increases.

Under gas transportation, you will have the option of purchasing your supplies from Columbia Gas or from an alternative gas supplier. Columbia will continue to deliver the natural gas to your facility, but the purchase function will be handled by the company of your choice. This method of natural gas purchasing is similar to the telecommunications industry where you choose a long distance provider.

Natural gas may be stored in a number of different ways. It is most commonly stored underground under pressure in three types of facilities. The most commonly used in California are depleted reservoirs in oil and/or gas fields because they are more available. Aquifers and salt cavern formations are also used under certain conditions. The characteristics and economics of each type of storage site will dictate its suitability for use.

There are no transportation natural gas pipelines in the City of Bedford. There are numerous lines in Bedford that distribute gas which is suitable for home use.

No. Natural gas is a commodity and its price is determined by the market, based on several factors. When Nicor Gas buys gas on your behalf and delivers it to your home, we charge you exactly what we paid for it-we are not allowed to mark it up, by regulation of the Illinois Commerce Commission. The cost of natural gas makes up about 75-80 percent of your bill. The delivery charge makes up about 10-15 percent, and taxes make up the remaining 5-10 percent.

Like gasoline and oil prices, the price of natural gas is on the rise. To help our customers manage higher costs, Nicor Gas offers bill payment programs such as the Budget Plan and financial assistance for those who qualify.

Visit the Gas Cost section of this site. There you will find the most up-to-date information including the current cost of gas, energy-saving tips, press releases on the cost of gas, and information on payment plans and financial assistance.

Nicor Gas has taken action to help lessen the impact of market prices by filling our underground storage fields during summer months when gas prices are typically lower, and by using financial purchasing instruments. Taken together, these actions account for about three-quarters of the gas used during the winter months. We have developed a new Bill Planning Guide that will help you get an idea of what your monthly bills might be.

Answer: Natural gas is a lighter gas than propane. Liquid propane gas contains 2,500 BTUs per cubic foot, while natural gas contains 1000 BTUs per cubic foot. It takes twice as much natural gas to reach the same BTU rate as propane. Natural gas enters your home through a pipeline from a local supplier and propane is stored in a tank.

I passed the Gas station I normally do business with I became mad as I look the price per gallon reach an every time high at 3 dollars and some change I muffled below my breath, " This is enough of this Crap".. We are getting hosed at the pumps and our government is not addressing this problem to us the citizens. So I decided to write this Blog and open this discussion. Here on Y/A you here every kinds of rants, but what are the facts and what is BS. 1.

Natural gas customers may face significantly higher energy bills this winter ? especially if winter weather is colder than it was last year. In a preliminary estimate released on Sept. 7 in its “Short-Term Energy Outlook,” the U.S.