Since natural gas is a commodity that is traded on the open market, the price rises and falls in accordance with supply and demand. To maximize customer choice and value, we offer variable quarterly and fixed rate options to help you find a service that best suits your needs. In addition, our rates are reviewed by the Public Utilities Board.
Manitoba Hydro natural gas costs are passed on to customers without markup. For complete rate schedules and customer class definitions, click on the appropriate customer class:
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| Residential Natural Gas Rates Aug. 1, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rate Class | Previous Rates | New Rates Aug. 1, 2010 |
| Residential | ||
Basic Monthly Charge ($/month) |
$14.00 | $14.00 |
Primary Gas – Quarterly Rate Service ($/m3) |
$0.1844 | $0.1810 |
Supplemental Gas ($/m3) |
$0.1827 | $0.1827 |
Transportation to Centra ($/m3) |
$0.0397 | $0.0397 |
Distribution to Customer ($/m3) |
$0.0899 | $0.0899 |
The August 1, 2010 change to Primary Gas rate represents a decrease of approximately 0.8% or $8 on the annual bill of a typical residential customer who buys their Primary Gas from Centra Gas. The rate decrease is primarily the result of changes to the price that Centra pays for natural gas.
More information on Manitoba Hydro Primary Gas fixed rates.
If you purchase your Primary Gas from a natural gas marketer or broker, please contact them to obtain your Primary Gas rate. Their phone number is listed on your natural gas bill.
This service is available to customers who use less than 680,000 cubic metres of natural gas annually. While customers who use less than 680,000 cubic metres of natural gas annually have the option of switching between this class and the Large General Service (LGS) class, given Centra's existing rates those customers who use less than approximately 14,625 cubic metres of natural gas a year will pay less in the SGS class.
| Small General Service Commercial Rates Aug. 1, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rate Class | Previous Rates | New Rates Aug. 1, 2010 |
| Small General Service Commercial | ||
Basic Monthly Charge ($/month) |
$14.00 | $14.00 |
Primary Gas – Quarterly Rate Service ($/m3) |
$0.1844 | $0.1810 |
Supplemental Gas ($/m3) |
$0.1827 | $0.1827 |
Transportation to Centra ($/m3) |
$0.0397 | $0.0397 |
Distribution to Customer ($/m3) |
$0.0899 | $0.0899 |
The August 1, 2010 change to Primary Gas rate represents a decrease in the range of 0.7% to 1.0% on the annual bill, depending on the consumption of an SGS Commercial customer who buys their Primary Gas from Centra Gas. The rate decrease is primarily the result of changes to the price that Centra pays for natural gas.
More information on Manitoba Hydro Primary Gas fixed rates.
If you purchase your Primary Gas from a natural gas marketer or broker, please contact them to obtain your Primary Gas rate. Their phone number is listed on your natural gas bill.
This service is available to customers who use less than 680,000 cubic metres of natural gas annually. While customers who use less than 680,000 cubic metres of natural gas annually have the option of switching between this class and the Small General Service (SGS) class, given Centra's existing rates those customers who use more than approximately 16,500 cubic metres of natural gas a year will pay less in the Large General Service class.
| Large General Service Rates Aug. 1, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rate Class | Previous Rates | New Rates Aug. 1, 2010 |
| Large General Service | ||
Basic Monthly Charge ($/month) |
$77.00 | $77.00 |
Primary Gas – Quarterly Rate Service ($/m3) |
$0.1844 | $0.1810 |
Supplemental Gas ($/m3) |
$0.1827 | $0.1827 |
Transportation to Centra ($/m3) |
$0.0388 | $0.0388 |
Distribution to Customer Sales Services ($/m3) |
$0.0391 | $0.0391 |
Distribution to Customer T-Service ($/m3) |
$0.0374 | $0.0374 |
The August 1, 2010 change to Primary Gas rate represents a decrease in the range of 0.9% to 1.2% on the annual bill, depending on the consumption of a LGS customer who buys their Primary Gas from Centra Gas. The rate decrease is primarily the result of changes to the price that Centra pays for natural gas.
More information on Manitoba Hydro Primary Gas fixed rates.
Transportation Service (T-Service) customers pay a separate Distribution to Customer rate from regular Sales Service customers. Transportation Service involves the transmission and/or distribution of Customer-owned gas on Centra Gas' system as defined in a Contract between the Customer and Centra Gas.
If you purchase your Primary Gas from a natural gas marketer or broker, please contact them to obtain your Primary Gas rate. Their phone number is listed on your natural gas bill.
This service is available to customers who use 680,000 cubic metres or more of natural gas annually, through one meter, and require service that is available every day of the year.
| High Volume Firm Service Rates Aug. 1, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rate Class | Previous Rates | New Rates Aug. 1, 2010 |
| High Volume Firm Service | ||
Basic Monthly Charge ($/month) |
$1,118.31 | $1,118.31 |
Primary Gas – Quarterly Rate Service ($/m3) |
$0.1844 | $0.1810 |
Supplemental Gas ($/m3) |
$0.1827 | $0.1827 |
Transportation to Centra ($/m3) |
$0.0159 | $0.0159 |
Distribution to Customer Sales Service ($/m3) |
$0.0116 | $0.0116 |
Distribution to Customer T-Service ($/m3) |
$0.0099 | $0.0099 |
Demand Transportation ($/m3) |
$0.2763 | $0.2763 |
Demand Distribution ($/m3) |
$0.1513 | $0.1513 |
The August 1, 2010 change to Primary Gas rate represents a decrease in the range of 1.1% to 1.4% on the annual bill, depending on the consumption of an HVF customer who buys their Primary Gas from Centra Gas. The rate decrease is primarily the result of changes to the price that Centra pays for natural gas.
Transportation Service (T-Service) customers pay a separate Distribution to Customer rate from regular Sales Service customers. Transportation Service involves the transmission and/or distribution of Customer-owned gas on Centra Gas' system as defined in a Contract between the Customer and Centra Gas.
If you purchase your Primary Gas from a natural gas marketer or broker, please contact them to obtain your Primary Gas rate. Their phone number is listed on your natural gas bill.
This service is available to customers who receive natural gas through one meter, are served from Centra's Transmission system or through dedicated distribution facilities at pressures in excess of medium pressure and require service that is available every day of the year. Mainline customers' annual natural gas requirements must equal or exceed 680,000 cubic metres, and they must contract for such service for a minimum of one year.
| Mainline Firm Service Rates Aug. 1, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rate Class | Previous Rates | New Rates Aug. 1, 2010 |
| Mainline Firm Service | ||
Basic Monthly Charge ($/month) |
$2,353.33 | $2,353.33 |
Primary Gas – Quarterly Rate Service ($/m3) |
$0.1844 | $0.1810 |
Supplemental Gas ($/m3) |
$0.1827 | $0.1827 |
Transportation to Centra ($/m3) |
$0.0138 | $0.0138 |
Distribution to Customer Sales Service ($/m3) |
$0.0048 | $0.0048 |
Distribution to Customer T-Service ($/m3) |
$0.0031 | $0.0031 |
Demand Transportation ($/m3) |
$0.3681 | $0.3681 |
Demand Distribution ($/m3) |
$0.1591 | $0.1591 |
The August 1, 2010 change to Primary Gas rate represents a decrease in the range of 1.2% to 1.4% on the annual bill, depending on the consumption of a Main Line Firm customer who buys their Primary Gas from Centra Gas. The rate decrease is primarily the result of changes to the price that Centra pays for natural gas.
Transportation Service (T-Service) customers pay a separate Distribution to Customer rate from regular Sales Service customers. Transportation Service involves the transmission and/or distribution of Customer-owned gas on the Centra Gas system as defined in a Contract between the Customer and Centra Gas.
If you purchase your Primary Gas from a natural gas marketer or broker, please contact them to obtain your Primary Gas rate. Their phone number is listed on your natural gas bill.
Interruptible customers receive natural gas through one meter where the service may be interrupted by Centra from time to time upon notice to the customer. Interruptible Service is only available in situations where, in the sole opinion of Centra, a benefit exists for Centra or other customers. This service is available to customers whose annual natural gas requirements equal or exceed 680,000 cubic metres and also contract for such service for a minimum of one year, or to customers that have received Interruptible Service continuously since December 31, 1996.
| Interruptible Service Rates Aug. 1, 2010 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rate Class | Previous Rates | New Rates Aug. 1, 2010 |
| Interruptible Service | ||
Basic Monthly Charge ($/month) |
$1,042.72 | $1,042.72 |
Primary Gas – Quarterly Rate Service ($/m3) |
$0.1844 | $0.1810 |
Supplemental Gas ($/m3) |
$0.1870 | $0.1870 |
Transportation to Centra ($/m3) |
$0.0139 | $0.0139 |
Distribution to Customer Sales Service ($/m3) |
$0.0056 | $0.0056 |
Distribution to Customer T-Service ($/m3) |
$0.0078 | $0.0078 |
Demand Transportation ($/m3) |
$0.1271 | $0.1271 |
Demand Distribution ($/m3) |
$0.0777 | $0.0777 |
Alternate Supply Service |
$0.0104 | $0.0104 |
The August 1, 2010 change to Primary Gas rate represents a decrease in the range of 0.9% to 1.1% on the annual bill, depending on the consumption of a typical Interruptible Service customer who buys their Primary Gas from Centra Gas. The rate decrease is primarily the result of changes to the price that Centra pays for natural gas.
Transportation Service (T-Service) customers pay a separate Distribution to Customer rate from regular Sales Service customers. Transportation Service involves the transmission and/or distribution of Customer-owned gas on Centra Gas' system as defined in a Contract between the Customer and Centra Gas.
If you purchase your Primary Gas from a natural gas marketer or broker, please contact them to obtain your Primary Gas rate. Their phone number is listed on your natural gas bill.
Alternate Supply Service is any supply or source of natural gas that Centra may offer from time to time, in lieu of curtailment, to Interruptible Service Customers.
This is natural gas consumed by Interruptible Service customers in contravention to Centra's request for curtailment. Natural gas used in this situation is assessed a penalty charge.
