Natural gas costs may reach records this winter, commissioners warn

BISMARCK — North Dakotans heating with natural and propane gas could be in for record costs this coming winter, state officials warned Wednesday. “What’s happening in natural gas prices this summer is truly frightening,” said Public Service Commissioner Tony Clark after the commission took official notice of fuel cost increases that three utilities will be passing on to their customers with this or next month’s bills.

By: Janell Cole, N.D. Capitol Bureau