DERS Announces Default Natural Gas Rates for October 2026

Calgary, Alberta - Direct Energy Regulated Services (DERS) has announced default natural gas rates for October 2026. These rates will apply to customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories.

The regulated natural gas rate is $1.458 per GJ, which represents an increase from the September rate of $1.124 per GJ. This rate reflects a market price for October supplies of approximately $1.419 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of $0.039 per GJ for September and prior months.

For residential customers, the typical bill amount in the North territory would be around $101 based on 9 GJ of consumption. In the South territory, it would be approximately $88 under the same conditions.