Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for August 2026

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for August 2026Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Calgary, Alberta, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for August 2026. These rates will apply to customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The method DERS uses to calculate the rates has been verified by the Alberta Utilities Commission.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe August regulated natural gas rate is $1.729 per GJ. This is an increase from the July rate of $1.595 per GJ. The rate reflects a market price for August supplies of approximately $1.509 per GJ as reported by the NGX and incorporates an adjustment of $0.22 per GJ for July and prior months.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe North territory includes customers living in and north of the City of Red Deer.• The typical residential gas bill for August based on an average 2 GJ of consumption would be approximately $66 in the North.The South territory includes customers living south of the City of Red Deer.• The typical residential gas bill for August based on an average 2 GJ of consumption would be approximately $52 in the South.Typical bill amounts between ATCO North and South regions may differ due to variances in transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP) charges levied by ATCO Gas.Further information on regulated gas supply and a complete list of competitive retailers can be found on the Alberta government’s customer choice website at: www.ucahelps.gov.ab.caMadeline Alvarez Direct Energy 7138182786 news@directenergy.com This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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