Suppliers blame rising demand and a fluctuating market.
The cities are the first California municipalities to take action against the gas companies. The energy companies deny any impropriety. Southern California Gas continues to look out for the best interest of its customers. Gas prices in the Southern California market have skyrocketed, and the Southern California gas consumers are paying the highest prices in the nation. In recent months, natural gas prices have tripled across the nation for a number of reasons, including a shortage of supplies to meet demands for home heating.