The price of natural gas has risen significantly over the past year.
Higher prices are the result of a temporary imbalance in supply and demand nationwide.
This has pushed up the prices Bay State Gas and other utilities pay for natural gas supplies, which are passed through to customers, dollar for dollar, without adding a profit. Winter heating bills that will also be affected by weather. An average budget payment increase beginning last August. An adjustment in your budget payment, if necessary, on your February bill. Bay State Gas buys its natural gas from a number of sources to ensure adequate supplies at the best possible price.