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Monthly natural gas bills are up 84% since 2024 in Ohio, state data shows

Monthly gas bills have exploded since 2020, with the past two years among the worst. Experts blame a mix of cold weather, economic forces, regulator-approved cost increases and other factors.

by Jake Zuckerman February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Signal Cleveland’s economics reporter, Olivera Perkins, shares stories on how residents make ends meet and provides data-driven reports about the economic impact of decisions local leaders make. Topics include employment, workforce development, labor, trade, housing, banking, community economic development, transportation, public finance and wealth disparities.

Monthly natural gas bills are up 84% since 2024 in Ohio, state data shows

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