Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for March 2026

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Article contentCalgary, Alberta, Feb. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for March 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.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThe March regulated natural gas rate is $1.784 per GJ. This is a decrease from the February rate of $2.422 per GJ. The rate reflects a market price for March supplies of approximately $1.709 per GJ as reported by the NGX and incorporates an adjustment of $0.075 per GJ for February and prior months.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentArticle contentAverage Bill AmountsArticle contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!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 againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThe North territory includes customers living in and north of the City of Red Deer.Article content• The typical residential gas bill for March based on an average 14 GJ of consumption would be approximately $128 in the North. Article contentSouth Service TerritoryArticle contentThe South territory includes customers living south of the City of Red Deer.Article content• The typical residential gas bill for March based on an average 14 GJ of consumption would be approximately $110 in the South.Article contentTypical 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.Article contentFurther 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.ca.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentMadeline Alvarez Direct Energy 1-713-818-2786 news@directenergy.com Article contentTrending Explosions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi jolt Mideast financial hubs PMN Business Canada's housing market suffers largest price decline among major economies, says BIS Real Estate Canada's economy shrinks, dragging 2025 growth to slowest pace since height of pandemic Economy The (high) opportunity cost of paying off your mortgage early Mortgages This TSX top performer surged 18% this week with a potentially powerful 'catalyst' waiting in the wings, says TD analyst Investor Share this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. Explosions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi jolt Mideast financial hubs PMN Business Canada's housing market suffers largest price decline among major economies, says BIS Real Estate Canada's economy shrinks, dragging 2025 growth to slowest pace since height of pandemic Economy The (high) opportunity cost of paying off your mortgage early Mortgages This TSX top performer surged 18% this week with a potentially powerful 'catalyst' waiting in the wings, says TD analyst Investor