Natural Gas Prices For Ontario Enbridge Residential Customers

Supplier Blended Price 1 Yr. Fixed 3 Yr. Fixed 5 Yr. Fixed Features Signup Canadian RiteRate Energy 38.4 37.4 -- 36.8 34.8 Blended rate is half fixed and half variable at market cost Choose fixed or blended price FireFly Energy -- -- -- 34.8 pricing is secure at 34.8 ¢/m3 for a term ending December 31, 2012 Direct Energy -- -- -- 39.9 41.9 29.9 ¢/m3 till Sept. 30th, 2008 and then 39.9 ¢/m3 till end,Offer is only available to new Direct Energy customers. Carbon neutral 41.9 ¢/m3 Active Energy -- -- -- 37.9 39.9 Green Option 39.9 ¢/m3 Canada Energy -- -- -- 39.7 -- GloWorm Gas -- -- 40.1 39.9 MXenergy (Canada) Ltd. -- 41.5 39.3 -- Superior Energy -- -- -- 39.9 -- Universal Energy -- -- -- 39.633 35.9 ¢/m3 until Oct. 31st, 2008 and then 39.9 ¢/m3 for remaining 5 year term. Plus $25.00 Free Energy Ontario Energy Savings -- -- -- 39.9 --

By default, we sort the suppliers above by who's signed up on Energyshop.com. The most popular term right now is 5 years.

Looking for the utility rates? If they're available, you can find them further down the page under the heading “Regulated Rates”.

Disclaimer: Energyshop researches prices and provides them on a best efforts basis and is not responsible for discrepancies.

Notes:

• No signup fees apply to the above prices.
• No hidden charges apply either – even when you switch marketers or switch to a marketer from the default supply.
• Where the supplier has temporary price discounts or reductions, we have calculated a weighted average to make cost comparison easier.
• Prices do include utility administrative and compressor fuel charges. Compressor fuel is required to bring the gas to Ontario.
• Green Gas - The supplier of gas will purchase carbon credits to offset the emissions created when you heat your home with natural gas.

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Regulated Enbridge Natural Gas Prices (Utility Rates)

See the current natural gas price forecast.

See the 3 year natural gas price history.

*Note: The Gas Supply Charge is what will change when you contract with a gas marketer.

The Adjust. column represents adjustments to the gas supply charge made by the utility (also known as a rate rider).

Unlike fixed rates from a gas marketer, when you purchase gas from the utility the rate is subject to change at any time by the utility and can change retroactively in an annual balancing calculation. In the tables above the Estimated Bill is the total that a customer would pay over a full year for the volume shown. To see how your bill will change with a fixed rate from a gas marketer, select a rate from the table at top and insert this rate into the light blue box above.

Comparing and deciding among the various offers

There are 2 decisions. The first is whether to continue with the utility's variable rate, which changes every 3 months and may have retroactive charges, or a fixed term rate with a marketer of 1-5 years. You can choose to lock in for a long period at a fixed rate, or choose totally variable rates and take your chances that rates won't go up. This decision depends on your budget and what you expect gas prices to do over the next few years. You can see the utility's current rate in the chart above.

If you decide to go with a fixed price contract, your second decision is between marketers. Use our price chart to compare prices and features, and view the terms and conditions from each supplier.

Learn more about deregulated gas markets and marketers.

Regulated rates are not fixed rates, nor can they be

In Ontario, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) regulates utility rates. When market prices go up, utilities apply to the OEB to change rates. This is for future rates, but can they can also apply to make a retroactive charge! They can't offer fixed contracts. When you sign up with an energy marketer, you can avoid these unexpected rate changes. As you can see from the previous chart, marketers can offer you an arrangement to fit your situation.

What's included in retail gas prices

Remember this split when comparing costs. Gas marketers offer rates on your Gas Supply charge, which is about 2/3 of your bill.

Your utilities distribution rates are regulated by the Ontario Energy Board. As a result, when a promotional message claims a 10% saving, it is referring to 10% of the 2/3 controlled by the competitive supplier.

Example: A typical annual gas bill is $1,200. One third of that, $400, is a regulated transportation and delivery charge. The remaining $800 is the gas supply charge. A competitive gas supplier is offering a 10% saving is offering a saving of $80, which is 10% of the $800 gas supply charge.

• See the current forecast of natural gas prices.
• See the 3 year natural gas price history.
• Not ready to buy? Register to be notified when prices change.
• In the meantime, try our long distance telephone plan cost comparison service.

Have you seen a different price recently?

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