Tag: Southern California Gas Company

Southern Californians Make Plea to Stop Natural Gas Rate Increase

Hundreds of southern California gas customers fed up with exorbitant natural gas prices this year expressed outrage at public meetings last month asking the state not to approve another rate increase. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) estimated about 452 people commented during the meetings and more than 500 submitted written comments about Southern California…


SoCalGas Says Relief’s on Way From Sky-High Bills

LOS ANGELES—Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) Feb. 28 announced that average residential bills will decrease by some 67 percent in March compared to January—the result of wholesale market prices for natural gas dropping for a second straight month. “SoCalGas estimates that average residential bills will drop from $300 for January usage to an estimated $100…


Southern California Gas Seeks 13 Percent Monthly Bill Increase

The pain might not be over for southern California gas customers. As millions recover from exorbitant utility bills, the state is considering Southern California Gas Company’s (SoCalGas) request to raise monthly rates by 13.2 percent next year for the 5.9 million households and businesses it serves. Although the increase is a routine request made by…


Behind California’s Skyrocketing Natural Gas Bills

Californians are expecting skyrocketing natural gas bills this month, but this can’t all be blamed on the weather, according to industry insiders. Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), which serves about 5.9 million households and businesses, warned customers to expect “shockingly high” January bills that could be 128 percent higher compared to December. Those who typically…


What’s Behind California’s Skyrocketing Natural Gas Bills: Insiders

Californians are expecting skyrocketing natural gas bills this month, but this can’t all be blamed on the weather, according to industry insiders. Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), which serves about 5.9 million households and businesses, warned customers to expect “shockingly high” January bills that could be 128 percent higher compared to December. Those who typically…