NATURAL GAS PRICES

Xcel Energy warns customers of rising costs as natural gas demand increases

If you're an Xcel Energy customer, expect another price increase as you heat your home.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — As cold weather across much of the U.S. affects production and demand for natural gas, Xcel Energy is urging their customers to consider conserving for the next few days. “We always want to be proactive and let our customers know when things like this happen, to be prepared. Whether that’s keeping your curtains open during the…

North Dakota regulators approve temporary natural gas price hike

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KCND) – The North Dakota Public Service Commission on Tuesday formally approved Xcel Energy’s request to temporarily increase natural gas prices. Beginning in July, the average Xcel Energy customer in North Dakota will pay an additional $15.72 per month.  The extra cost will be added to monthly bills until Sept., 2022. The February cold weather event in Texas…

North Dakota PUC to discuss sudden surge in natural gas prices

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – An investigation into the recent jump in natural gas prices is getting underway in North Dakota. Xcel Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities say they had little choice but to pass the sudden price increase onto residential, business and industrial customers. Utilities across the nation found themselves in the same position after the recent cold and record-setting snow…