^ Residential natural gas prices in Rhode Island in August 2024 averaged $27.20 per thousand cubic feet, about 82.2% more than the average U.S. rate [Read More]
^ Rhode Island has an estimated 249,454 residential natural gas consumers, or approximately 0.3% of the total number in the nation [Read More]
Natural Gas Rates in Rhode Island
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Rhode Island
Residential natural gas prices in Rhode Island in August 2024 averaged $27.20 per thousand cubic feet, which was approximately 82.2% more than the national average rate of $14.93 per thousand cubic feet (August 2024). [1]
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Industrial Natural Gas Rates in Rhode Island
In August 2024, industrial natural gas prices in Rhode Island averaged $12.72 per thousand cubic feet, or about 279.7% more than the average rate of $3.35 per thousand cubic feet in the U.S. overall in the most recent month with data. [1]
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Natural Gas Usage in Rhode Island
Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Rhode Island
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Industrial Natural Gas Consumption in Rhode Island
In November 2024, industrial natural gas usage in RI totaled 540 million cubic feet, which was about 0.1% of the industrial natural gas used in the U.S. in its entirety (725,353 million cubic feet) that month. [1]
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An estimated 249,454 residential consumers use natural gas in RI, which is about 0.3% of the total number of residential natural gas consumers in the U.S.
There are an estimated 290 industrial natural gas consumers in RI, or approximately 0.2% of the total number of industrial natural gas consumers in the U.S overall.
Residential natural gas consumers in the state of Rhode Island (as a whole) pay approximately 82.2% more than the average residential natural gas rate in the United States overall.
Industrial natural gas consumers in Rhode Island pay about 279.7% more than the average industrial natural gas rate in the United States overall.
More about Rhode Island
About Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island ranks 45th in the United States with an approximate population of 1,052,567. [4]
Natural Gas in RI
To learn more about natural gas rates in Rhode Island, or for additional resources related to natural gas (or other utilities) in RI, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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Natural gas is odorless, so a chemical that smells like sulfur is added. This allows it to be detected in cases where leaks occur.
