Mountaineer Gas
Mountaineer Gas Company is West Virginia's largest natural gas distribution company and serves communities across much of the state.
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Find West Virginia natural gas utilities, compare service areas, understand residential gas rates and identify the natural gas company serving your address.
Mountaineer Gas
Hope Gas
Cardinal Natural Gas
Canaan Valley Gas
Union Oil & Gas
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Enter your West Virginia ZIP code to find natural gas utility information for your area.
Utility service, natural gas availability, rates and applicable charges depend on your exact service address.
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West Virginia natural gas utilities
Major natural gas providers in West Virginia
West Virginia is primarily served by regulated natural gas utilities. The company serving your home depends on the property's location and local distribution system.
Hope Gas
Hope Gas provides natural gas utility service in West Virginia and has incorporated several former local gas operations into its system.
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Cardinal Natural Gas Company operates natural gas utility systems serving selected West Virginia communities.
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Union Oil & Gas provides natural gas service in communities including parts of Putnam, Kanawha and Cabell counties.
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West Virginia natural gas rates
Compare West Virginia natural gas utilities
West Virginia does not have one statewide residential natural gas rate. Your bill depends on the utility serving your property, purchased gas costs, tariff charges, usage, customer charges, taxes and other applicable fees.
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Utility and tariff specific
| Provider | Service | Gas rate | Service area | Monthly cost | Type | |
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Mountaineer Gas Company
Major West Virginia gas utility
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Natural gas distribution |
Varies
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Large portions of West Virginia | Usage based | Utility | View |
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Hope Gas
West Virginia natural gas utility
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Natural gas distribution |
Varies
/therm
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Multiple West Virginia areas | Usage based | Utility | View |
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Cardinal Natural Gas
Local West Virginia gas utility
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Natural gas distribution |
Varies
/therm
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Selected West Virginia areas | Usage based | Utility | View |
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Union Oil & Gas
Local natural gas utility
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Natural gas service |
Varies
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Putnam and parts of Kanawha & Cabell | Usage based | Utility | View |
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Canaan Valley Gas
Local West Virginia gas utility
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Natural gas service |
Varies
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Canaan Valley area | Usage based | Utility | View |
* West Virginia natural gas bills may contain separate or combined charges for gas supply, purchased gas costs, distribution, customer service, taxes and other applicable items. Rates and tariffs can change following regulatory proceedings or other authorized adjustments. Verify current charges with the applicable utility.
West Virginia natural gas service
Compare West Virginia gas utility options
In West Virginia, the utility serving your property is generally determined by the local service territory. Start with your address, identify the utility and then review its current tariff and residential charges.
Mountaineer Gas Company
Residential natural gas service
Varies
by tariff
Service
Natural gas
Usage
Based billing
Area
Statewide regions
- Residential natural gas service
- Large West Virginia service territory
- Current rates are tariff dependent
- Service availability depends on address
Hope Gas
West Virginia residential gas
Varies
by tariff
Service
Natural gas
Usage
Based billing
Local
Utility system
- Residential natural gas utility service
- Serves multiple West Virginia communities
- Current charges depend on applicable tariff
- Verify service availability by address
Cardinal Natural Gas
Local West Virginia utility
Varies
by tariff
Service
Natural gas
Local
Service area
ZIP
Availability
- Local natural gas distribution
- Serves selected West Virginia communities
- Rates and charges are utility specific
- Verify the serving utility by address
Union Oil & Gas
Local West Virginia gas utility
Varies
by tariff
Service
Natural gas
Area
Local territory
ZIP
Availability
- Natural gas service for local communities
- Serves portions of Putnam County
- Also serves parts of Kanawha and Cabell counties
- Verify current rates and service availability
West Virginia natural gas guide
Find My Gas Provider
How to find your West Virginia natural gas provider
Start with your ZIP code and exact service address. Unlike states with competitive retail gas marketers, West Virginia customers are generally served by the regulated utility operating in their local territory.
Find My Gas Provider
Address
Start with your service address
Your exact location determines which natural gas utility can serve the property.
Utility
Identify the serving utility
Determine whether the property is served by Mountaineer Gas, Hope Gas or another local utility.
Rates
Review the current tariff
Look at current customer charges, purchased gas costs, distribution charges and other applicable rates.
Total Cost
Compare the complete monthly bill
Usage, weather, gas costs, fixed charges and applicable taxes can all affect the final bill.
Understand your West Virginia gas bill
What determines your natural gas bill?
A West Virginia natural gas bill can contain several components depending on the utility, tariff, customer class and monthly usage.
Purchased gas cost
A portion of the bill reflects the utility's cost of purchasing natural gas. Purchased gas costs can change as market costs change and may be adjusted through regulatory processes.
Distribution service
Utility charges support the infrastructure, maintenance and delivery system used to transport natural gas to customers.
Customer charges
Bills can also contain fixed customer, service, taxes, connection or other applicable charges.
Before starting natural gas service
Five things to check before choosing gas service
Confirm that a natural gas distribution line serves the property.
Identify the utility responsible for natural gas service at the address.
Review the current purchased gas or commodity charge applicable to the utility.
Check monthly customer charges and other recurring fees.
West Virginia natural gas providers
Natural gas utilities in West Virginia
West Virginia has multiple natural gas utilities, including large statewide-region providers and smaller local systems. The Public Service Commission maintains information on regulated utilities and gas cases.
West Virginia natural gas service areas
Natural gas information by West Virginia city
Natural gas service areas vary by utility. Enter your ZIP code to identify the utility and service information associated with your location.
Find the natural gas utility serving your address
Enter your West Virginia ZIP code to continue to the local provider page.
West Virginia natural gas FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Important information before starting or changing natural gas service in West Virginia.
Who are the natural gas providers in West Virginia?
West Virginia is served by regulated natural
gas utilities. Major providers include
Mountaineer Gas Company and Hope Gas, along
with smaller utilities such as Cardinal
Natural Gas Company, Canaan Valley Gas Company
and Union Oil & Gas. The utility serving
a property depends on its location.
What is the current natural gas rate in West Virginia?
There is no single statewide residential
natural gas rate. Pricing varies by utility,
tariff, purchased gas cost, customer class,
usage, customer charges, taxes and other
applicable fees.
Does West Virginia have natural gas service?
Yes. Natural gas service is available in many
West Virginia communities, although not every
property is connected to a natural gas
distribution system.
Who provides natural gas in Charleston, West Virginia?
Natural gas service in Charleston and surrounding
communities may be provided by Mountaineer Gas
Company or another utility depending on the
property's exact location. Verify the serving
utility using your service address.
What is the difference between a West Virginia gas utility and a marketer?
A natural gas utility operates the distribution
system and provides regulated utility service
within its territory. West Virginia is primarily
served by regulated utilities rather than the
competitive retail marketer model used in some
other states.
Is natural gas available throughout West Virginia?
Natural gas is available in many parts of West
Virginia, but not every property has access to
a natural gas distribution line. Availability
depends on local infrastructure and location.
What charges appear on a West Virginia natural gas bill?
Depending on the utility and tariff, a bill
may include customer charges, purchased gas
costs, distribution charges, taxes and other
applicable fees.
How do I find my West Virginia natural gas provider?
Use your ZIP code and exact service address
to determine whether natural gas service is
available and which utility serves the property.
Can I choose a different natural gas provider in West Virginia?
In most areas, the serving natural gas utility
is determined by the property's service territory.
Customers generally do not choose among competing
retail gas marketers in the same way they can in
some competitive natural gas markets.
What should I compare when looking at West Virginia gas rates?
Compare the complete monthly cost, including
customer charges, purchased gas costs,
distribution charges, taxes and other applicable
fees. Monthly usage and weather can also have a
major effect on the final bill.
Natural gas pricing disclosure: West Virginia natural gas pricing varies by utility, tariff, customer class and usage. Residential bills may include purchased gas costs, distribution or delivery charges, customer charges, taxes and other applicable fees. Rates can change following regulatory proceedings and authorized tariff adjustments. Service availability depends on the customer's address. Always verify current rates, tariffs, service availability and applicable terms with the relevant utility or the West Virginia Public Service Commission.