Mercer County gas bills to rise
Erie, Pa.
Northwestern Pennsylvania customers of National Fuel will see their monthly bills increase beginning Aug. 1.
The 9.9-percent increase raises the monthly bill of a typical residential customer using 95,000 cubic feet of natural gas annually from $84.20 to $92.51, higher than the expected 8.6 percent hike.
National Fuel serves approximately 213,000 customers in 14 Pennsylvania counties, including Mercer.
Customers who have difficulties paying their bills can receive assistance through National Fuel programs. Additional information is available at www.nationalfuelgas.com or by calling 800-365-3234.