Your February gas bill of $287.40 appears higher than necessary — you may be overpaying by $29–$63 this month. The main issue is your supply rate of $2.18/therm, which is about 32% above the local average for National Grid customers. Specific changes below could narrow that gap.
Your gas supply rate of $2.18/therm is significantly elevated compared to typical rates in your area. At 132 therms of usage over 31 days, this higher rate likely added $25–$40 to your bill compared to what you'd pay at a more competitive rate. Supply charges make up $186.50 of your total bill — nearly two-thirds of what you're paying.
Cost breakdown
Supply is 65% of this bill — the commodity portion is where most of the spend goes. Comparing supplier rates is usually the highest-leverage move.
- Customer charge$22.00
- Gas supply · 132 therms @ $1.41Above NY gas avg$186.50
- Distribution · 132 therms @ $0.44$58.20
- Sales & gross receipts tax$20.70
Your gas supply rate is above the local average
$2.18/therm — about 32% above the local average