Image: FortisBC

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Natural gas rates

No changes to gas rates for the rest of 2025: FortisBC

Sep 15, 2025 | 10:25 AM

SURREY — FortisBC says it has received regulatory approval from the B.C. Utilities Commission to hold the line on the cost of gas for the duration of 2025.

According to a news release, FortisBC Energy Inc. will maintain the cost of gas for its customers at $2.230 per gigajoule (GJ) as of October 1.

“We understand that energy costs are important for the families and businesses we serve across British Columbia,” said Sarah Nelson, director of customer service. “Even with the cost of gas staying the same, if you have questions about your bill, we’re here to help. Our dedicated customer service team is ready to provide energy-saving tips, answer billing questions and offer personalized solutions to meet your needs.”

The Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) rate for customers subscribed in the voluntary designated RNG program will also stay the same at $9.23 per GJ.

FortisBC says it acquires gas at market-based prices, but acknowledges factors like supply and demand, weather and economic conditions do affect the price of gas in North America. FortisBC says it does not mark up the cost of gas, so its customers pay what it pays. The BCUC reviews FortisBC’s cost of gas rates every three months and will review them next in December.

INCLUSIVE WORK PROGRAM

New contract to help employ recycling depot workers facing job loss in Mission

8h ago

FATAL CRASH

1 dead after single-vehicle collision at Lougheed Highway Saturday

9h ago

Surrey Police Service say a nine-year-old has died after collision with large vehicle

10h ago

To help keep rates affordable for its customers, FortisBC purchases gas in the summer when prices are lower and stores it so that lower-cost gas is available to customers in winter months when prices are higher. In addition, FortisBC sells any surplus gas back to the market to further offset costs and passes those savings on to its customers.