Fortis B.C. Allison said natural gas rates are approved by the B.C. Projected vs. actual costBut the rates are based on the projected cost of natural gas rather than the actual cost. Allison pointed out that the cost of natural gas is only a small part what customers pay. So while natural gas rates are going up 80 per cent, the average bill will only go up 12 per cent, he said.

Source: CBC News September 14, 2016 00:54 UTC