National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (National Fuel or the Company) has submitted its annual Purchased Gas Cost Filing as required by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). The filing includes a projection of the cost of gas supplies that the Company expects to purchase and deliver to customers from Aug. 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027. For the period, National Fuel is projecting an increase in overall gas supply charges totaling approximately $71.49 per year. If approved as filed, the monthly bill of a typical residential customer with an annual usage of 98,400 cubic feet of gas would increase from $87.18 to $93.13 per month or by 6.83%, starting Aug. 1, 2026.

The primary reason for this forecasted increase in gas supply charges is that costs associated with the purchase and transmission of natural gas are projected to be higher than current rates. The New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) forecasts that natural gas prices next winter will be higher than the average prices for the twelve months ending November 30, 2025.

National Fuel is required by law to shop for the most reasonably priced gas and maintain an adequate supply for more than 214,000 Pennsylvania customers. As market prices fluctuate, National Fuel is required to pass those charges to customers without any markup or discount.

Customers are advised that this forecast is for prices to be experienced next winter (2026-2027) and must be thoroughly reviewed and approved by the PUC before becoming effective. Additionally, after approval, pricing will be adjusted on a quarterly basis to reflect any changes in the Company's current projections and actual market prices at the time of the update.

LIHEAP

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, is open. Eligibility for this federally funded program is based on income guidelines and household size. For example, a family of four with a gross monthly income of $48,225 may qualify for a grant. Funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, visit www.LIHEAPhelps.com or contact 1-877-443-2743. Customers who are having trouble paying bills should call Customer Service at 1-800-365-3234 to discuss payment assistance programs.

As always, if you Smell Gas, Leave Fast: if a rotten-egg natural gas odor is present, leave the premises immediately and call National Fuel's 24/7/365 emergency line at, 1-800-444-3130, from a different location. If you smell an odor of gas outdoors, leave the area immediately, call National Fuel's emergency number and provide the address nearest to the site of the odor. To learn more about natural gas safety, visit https://www.nationalfuel.com/utility/gas-safety/.

National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation is the Utility segment of National Fuel Gas Company, a diversified energy company engaged in a number of natural gas-related activities. The Utility provides natural gas service for 2.2 million residents in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visit https://www.nationalfuel.com.