The Public Utilities Board has approved Centra Gas Manitoba Inc.’s application to maintain the current Primary Gas rate at 9.67 cents per cubic metre for the period commencing November 1, 2012. Primary Gas rates will be reviewed again February 1, 2013.
Primary Gas rates for customers that have signed fixed-term fixed-price contracts with either Centra or a private broker are not affected.
Natural gas commodity prices are volatile. Customers should consider options for reducing their energy consumption including, most importantly, high-efficiency gas-fired furnaces and improved insulation. Manitoba Hydro supports energy efficiency programs, including special programs for lower income customers. In particular, the lower-income furnace replacement program should be attractive to eligible consumers.
