MAJOR Cost For Blue Flames In New York State

Bad news, there is yet another price increase for those who use natural gas in New York State.

The good news is that the warmer weather will be here soon and you might not have to use as much natural gas.

But for those who rely on the gas for cooking and drying clothes, the news of another price increase really burns.

Why Blue Flames?

According to National Fuel, the reason you see blue flames when you start a stove or see a pilot light on is that, "they burn blue as a result of the significantly higher temperature. Keep in mind that you are not actually watching gas "burning," per se. What you are seeing is hydrocarbon gas combusting. The gas ionizes, turning blue as it does so".

Cooking with gas is very efficient! But it may be more expensive for some in New York State soon.

According to many reports, Orange and Rockland Utilities customers are going to be paying more for their electric and gas service. Some might see their bills go up as much as 10 percent!

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"Average monthly total gas bills for residential heating customers using 100 cubic feet (ccf) per month would increase by 10.9 percent in 2025, 3.5 percent in 2026, and 3.8 percent in 2027".

We have been struggling to pay our electric bill from NYSEG. The rates have gone up and it has been rough to open the statement every month. We can't change the rates. But we have decided to reevaluate the way we use utilities. We have gone around the house and unplugged the things we don't use and have downsized things that are overkill. For example, going from two freezers to one.