Get ready for a massive SoCalGas bill this month, as natural gas prices soar

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-01-06/get-ready-for-a-huge-socalgas-bill-this-month-as-natural-gas-prices-soar

The warning Southern California Gas Co. issued to its customers was unusually blunt: “There’s no easy way to put this,” the company said. “January bills are likely to be shockingly high.”

Anyone who heats their home with natural gas is likely to see a January bill that is more than double what they paid a year earlier, SoCalGas said.

A typical peak monthly bill of $65 from last winter will probably come in close to $160, SoCalGas said, a 146% increase. A $130 bill will be more like $315, up 142%.

[Fullduplexxx]

1. not long ago i was reading about the collapse of natural gas prices

[PortTack]

3. Yes...right here on DU. The article said it was due to mild temps across the nation

[Alexander Of Assyria]

2. No problems here! Public utility, prices regulated by arms length from government board!

[OldBaldy1701E]

4. "Get ready for massive bills this month, as prices soar to make up lost massive profits."

I find this header to be more accurate.

[intrepidity]

5. Does this affect propane prices?

[quaint]

6. SoCalEdison says the same, blaming cost increases for their gas-powered plants.

Good luck, all.

[nini]

7. I just got an email regarding my projected bill for this month

$320 for a small home with a thermostat I set to 64 when it's on - which is about an hour a day.

Ridiculous and I know that will be lower than a lot of folks but still.

I'm ready to turn the pilot light off on the heater the way it's going.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

8. people on Next Door are reporting huge jumps in their bills, doubling tripling

[beaglelover]

9. Just got my Jan bill from SoCalGas. Usually in the winter the monthly bill might be a bit over $100.

Jan bill was $378. Amazing.

[BlueWaveNeverEnd]

10. wow!!