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Elevated prices: CUB’s June report on gas market volatility

Gas prices for eight major Illinois utilities remained elevated compared with a year ago, led by Peoples Gas, which is charging a supply price that is about 97 percent higher; Nicor Gas, which is charging a price about 59 percent higher; and North Shore Gas, with a price about 55…...

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Elevated prices: CUB’s May report on gas market volatility

In May, prices for all 9 major Illinois gas utilities were higher than they were a year ago, led by Peoples Gas, which is charging customers a supply price that is about 116 percent higher; North Shore Gas, with a price about 81 percent higher and Nicor Gas, with a…...

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CUB’s Winter Toolkit: Updates and info that matter to your heating bills

CUB put together this Winter Toolkit to help you prepare for when the cold wind blows. We hope you find this information helpful. Winter Predictions:  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s outlook for November through January shows a mix of above- and below-normal temperatures, and a chance for higher than…...

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CUB reports on April Gas prices

April gas prices are generally down, with some reminders of the expensive volatility of the market, including a 59 percent increase in one utility’s price from last year, according to CUB’s review of Illinois’ gas market.  Gas utilities file supply prices–called the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA)–each month with the Illinois…...

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March gas prices reflect an unstable market’s roller coaster ride for consumers

Reflecting the roller coaster nature of the gas market, the March supply rates charged by Illinois’ major gas utilities are marked by a few shocking price swings, including a 92 percent increase for one company compared to a year ago, a CUB review found. Gas utilities file supply prices–called the…...

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Up and down: February gas prices down from last year, but up from last month

Gas utilities are charging prices in the new year that are an average of 24 percent lower than last February, but month-to-month instability is still rampant.  Gas utilities file supply prices–called the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA)–each month with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).  Compared with last month, the prices are…...

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What you need to know about January 2024 gas prices in Illinois

Most gas companies are charging prices in the new year that are an average of 46 percent lower than last January, but month-to-month prices still show signs of the gas market’s instability.  Gas utilities file supply prices–called the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA)–each month with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).  Below…...

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CUB Update: Illinois Commerce Commission announces new, expedited schedule for rate-hike decisions

Update: The final order on Nicor’s request for a $320 million rate hike has been delayed due to a late motion by some parties (not CUB) in the case. It’s likely the Nicor order will be moved to Nov. 16, with the other decisions in the gas cases (Peoples/North Shore…...

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November gas prices way down from last year (with hints of market volatility)

November gas prices continue the trend of being significantly lower than last winter–by a range of 25 to 66 percent. But once again there are some examples of the roller-coaster volatility of the gas market. Gas utilities file supply prices–called the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA)–each month with the Illinois Commerce…...

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October gas prices way down from last year–hoping for no prices spikes in the near future

As Illinois enters the first month of the winter heating season, October gas prices continue the trend of being significantly lower than the last two years, with some glaring examples of the volatility that makes consumers so uneasy.    Gas utilities file supply prices–called the Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA)–each month with…...

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