GAS OFFERS Choices

Ten gas marketers are offering plans in Dominion East Ohio's territory. Per thousand cubic feet, Dominion charges $8.58, plus 42 cents tax. Here are the marketers' rates per thousand cubic feet, not including sales tax:
ACN Energy: $7, variable with monthly contract. (877) 226-5371.
Dominion East Ohio Energy: $7.75, fixed through September 2004. (888) 284-3594.
Energy Cooperative of Ohio: $7.20, variable monthly. (877) 439-3706.
Interstate Gas Supply: $7.56, fixed through September 2004. (877) 444-7427.
MxEnergy: $8.25, fixed for three years. (800) 785-4373.
Plymouth Inventory: $6.79, variable with a contract through December 2003. (866) 427-6446.
Shell Energy: $7.39, fixed for one year. (877) 557-4355.
U.S. Power and Gas: $7.69, fixed for one year, and $6.65 variable with a one-year contract. (800) 258-7190.
Vectren Source: $7.99, fixed for one year. (866) 306-8135.
WPS/FSG Energy Services: $6.99, fixed for 23 months; $7.10, fixed for one year; and $6.25, variable with one-year contract. (888) 367-4493.
Source: Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Web site