FortisBC Hikes Gas Bills $1.57/Month Starting July: Why Vancouver Homeowners Are Rechecking Heating Costs Before the October Review

FortisBC is raising residential natural gas rates starting July 1, with the average household using about 7.5 gigajoules per month seeing bills climb by roughly $1.57. The British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) approved the increase, which stems from a higher blend of renewable natural gas (RNG) produced from organic waste being folded into the standard supply. FortisBC noted that it does not mark up the cost of gas itself, meaning customers pay what the utility pays. The new rate will remain locked in until October 1, when the next quarterly review is scheduled. A separate voluntary RNG program, priced at $8.66, will not change.