New Jersey has some of the higher natural gas prices in the Northeast, but efficiency upgrades and the Comfort Partners program can help reduce costs significantly.
$15.10 per thousand cubic feet
Latest monthly average • Updated from EIA data
New Jersey relies heavily on imported natural gas via pipelines from the Marcellus Shale. The state has high residential heating demand due to cold winters and dense population, resulting in higher-than-average prices. The Comfort Partners program offers free or low-cost energy efficiency upgrades for qualifying households.
Northern NJ
Typical winter bill: $110–$195
Northern NJ
Typical winter bill: $105–$185
Union County
Typical winter bill: $100–$180
Central NJ
Typical winter bill: $95–$170
Coastal / Monmouth County
Typical winter bill: $100–$175
New Jersey allows limited supplier choice in some areas. The Comfort Partners program provides free weatherization, insulation, and appliance upgrades for income-eligible households.
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