New North Dakota Natural Gas Rates

In order to make energy work better for our customers, we submitted a proposal to the North Dakota Public Service Commission on Jan. 30, 2026, for new natural gas rates. At Xcel Energy, we work every day to provide the energy that our customers depend on. That’s why we’re committed to upgrading and strengthening our natural gas infrastructure to ensure system resiliency.

Read our customer notice about interim rates (PDF)

Find out more about our new natural gas rates (PDF)

Proposed rates

If new rates are approved as requested:

• The average residential natural gas customer’s monthly bill would be 15.4%, or $10.11, higher compared to their current bill. Business customer bills will vary depending on energy usage.
• While the Commission considers our rate proposal, it approved interim rates beginning April 1, 2026. Under interim rates, a typical residential customer’s monthly bill will increase by approximately 12.9%, or about $8.41, based on monthly use of 65 therms. If final rates approved by the Commission are lower than interim rates, we apply a refund in the form of a one-time credit with interest on customers’ bills.

Bills below average long-term

• We are committed to making investments that deliver value for customers while keeping bills low. If our proposal is approved as requested, our average North Dakota residential customer’s natural gas bills will remain more than 7% below the national average, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
• Our residential natural gas customers currently spend 0.83% of their household income on their monthly gas bill — well below state and national averages. Even with this proposed increase, the average residential customer would spend about 0.96% of household income on natural gas service, which is still almost half the national average.
• The average North Dakota natural gas bills has been about 17% below the national average over the last decade.

Improvements we’re proposing to the natural gas delivery system include:

• Fire safety systems at our gas peaking plants to ensure continued operational safety and reliability of these plants, which support our overall natural gas system during periods of high demand.
• Installing service lines for new customers and updating existing infrastructure to provide additional capacity to meet current safety requirements and to support system reliability.
• Installing new meters that will make meter reading safer by moving the meters outside of residences and allowing drive-by readings.

We’re here to help

We are committed to helping customers who may be struggling with their bills. Xcel Energy offers customers options such as payment plans and assistance to get them through difficult times. If you’re having trouble keeping up with your bill, contact us (external link) and we will work with you to set up a payment plan and connect you with other resources and programs that can help.

Learn more about assistance and the programs Xcel Energy offers at Energy Assistance (external link)

Rate Application Filing Documents