Natural Gas

  • Did You Know?...

  • According to weather services temperatures in North America were extremely volatile in the period from December 2006 - February 2007.
  • February 2007 was the coldest month in 30 years!
  • Universal Energy® protects you against the rising cost of gas by providing you a protected rate 5-year term — that's security until the year 2013!

Commercial Gas Market Information

The nature of the natural gas market is similar to other competitive commodity markets: prices reflect the ability of the supply to meet demand at any one time. The economics of producing natural gas are relatively straightforward.

When demand for natural gas rises, prices rise accordingly. Producers respond by increasing their exploration and production capabilities. As a consequence, production over time will tend to increase to match the stronger demand.

Why do Natural Gas Prices Increase?

Forecasts suggest that natural gas prices will track higher than the historical average due to the following factors:

  • Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource, and is no longer in surplus.
  • The natural gas market will see the same shortages that have governed the oil market for 25 years
  • The long-term price trend is up, and the demand for natural gas continues to grow each year!

We Guarantee No Retroactive Price Adjustments

While your Local Distribution Company forecasts commodity charges and estimates the price of your natural gas to determine your rate, Universal Energy® customers only pay the true protected rate commodity charge. You won't see any more charges on your utility bills looking to recover the cost of an incorrect forecast.