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Massachusetts Gas Bills to Rise 13% This Winter

9/19/2025

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Eversource announces a 13% increase in gas bills for Massachusetts customers this winter, adding $41.24 for an average usage of 126 therms.
The rate hike, effective Nov. 1, stems mainly from maintenance and infrastructure costs, contributing 11% to the increase.
Supply costs rose by 2%, with public benefits accounting for less than 1%.
Last winter's cold led to higher gas usage, averaging 143 therms per customer.
In 2024, Eversource raised rates by 23%, while National Grid plans a 3.8% increase for its gas customers.

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Eversource announces a 13% increase in gas bills for Massachusetts customers this winter, adding $41.24 for an average usage of 126 therms.
The rate hike, effective Nov. 1, stems mainly from maintenance and infrastructure costs, contributing 11% to the increase.
Supply costs rose by 2%, with public benefits accounting for less than 1%.
Last winter's cold led to higher gas usage, averaging 143 therms per customer.
In 2024, Eversource raised rates by 23%, while National Grid plans a 3.8% increase for its gas customers.