Piedmont Natural Gas Announces Rate Reduction for North Carolina Customers
Piedmont Natural Gas is lowering its rates for North Carolina customers, with the reduction to be reflected in November bills as the winter heating season begins. This marks the fifth rate decrease this year, with the latest change expected to…
Wilmington, NC, November 4, 2026 — Piedmont Natural Gas has announced a reduction in its rates for customers across North Carolina. This latest change is scheduled to be reflected in customer bills beginning in November, coinciding with the start of the winter heating season.
This marks the fifth instance this year that Piedmont Natural Gas has lowered its rates for North Carolina consumers. The company stated that the most recent adjustment is anticipated to decrease the average residential customer’s bill by an amount just under $12 annually.
Combined with previous rate reductions implemented throughout the year, this latest change is expected to contribute to a total yearly saving for customers of approximately $112. The specifics regarding the exact cause for these successive rate decreases were not detailed in the provided information.
The rate reduction will take effect as many households begin to increase their natural gas consumption for heating purposes. The company’s announcement indicates a trend of decreasing costs for its North Carolina customer base over the current year.
Further details on the breakdown of the rate changes or specific contributing factors beyond the general statement of rate reduction were not provided.
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