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(March 2, 2001) Want a hedge against rising natural gas prices? Don’t sign that fixed-price contract, says the non-profit research group Energy Probe. Continue reading →

(February 16, 2001) “Something we have to remember is that natural gas prices have historically been cyclical,” says Tom. “The current commodity price for gas reflects an imbalance in supply and demand. We expect that in a year or so the balance will be restored, and we’ll see more normal prices.” Continue reading →

(January 31, 2001) The cost of heating your home is going up sharply because of a shortage of natural gas. Instead of paying $175 in January, the average household will pay $225, says Ian MacLellan, vice-president of Energyshop.com, an Internet-based information and comparison service. Continue reading →

(January 29, 2001) The cost to heat a home in Ontario with natural gas will jump by an average of $55 a month — and the increase could last from three to five years, an energy analyst says. Continue reading →

(January 21, 2001) Food banks across Canada are bracing for an increase in the number of people on fixed incomes looking for help as a result of the soaring price of heating fuel. Seniors, the disabled and people living on social assistance are among those expected to feel the brunt of a doubling in home heating bills over the last two years. Continue reading →