Understanding Natural Gas Procurement Rates
How to find the procurement (supply) charge on your utility bill and use it to compare offers.
Updated 2026-10-01 · 5 min read
Where to find it
Look for the gas procurement or supply line item, typically shown in dollars per therm. That is the figure comparable to a supplier's quoted price.
Why it changes
Utility procurement rates are updated regularly to reflect market costs. A one-month comparison may not reflect an entire contract term.