Ohio is a fully deregulated natural gas market where consumers can shop for better rates through the Standard Choice Offer and private marketers.
$12.34 per thousand cubic feet
Latest monthly average • Updated from EIA data
Ohio sits on the Utica and Marcellus Shale formations, making it a major natural gas producer. The state is fully deregulated, allowing residents to choose their supplier through the Standard Choice Offer (SCO) or competitive marketers.
Central Ohio
Typical winter bill: $85–$155
Northeast Ohio
Typical winter bill: $95–$170
Southwest Ohio
Typical winter bill: $80–$150
Northwest Ohio
Typical winter bill: $90–$160
Northeast & Southwest
Typical winter bill: $85–$155
Ohio residents can shop for natural gas through the Apples to Apples comparison tool or directly with marketers. Many lock in fixed rates to protect against winter price spikes.
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