TORONTO, July 6, 2026 – Residential natural gas rates in Ontario changed on July 1. Enbridge Gas says the annual bill for a typical residential customer is expected to increase by about $8 to $41, depending on the service area, gas usage and whether the customer buys gas from a third-party gas marketer. The new rates apply from July 1 to September 30, and some customers may also see a one-time charge or credit on their July bill.
Enbridge Gas explains that rates are usually adjusted in January, April, July and October each year to reflect natural gas market prices and differences between past costs and amounts already collected. The Ontario Energy Board also says natural gas supply charges are adjusted quarterly, and utilities do not earn a profit from the sale of gas itself. Instead, they pass the cost of purchasing gas on to customers.
After receiving a July bill, residents should not look only at whether the total amount has increased. A natural gas bill usually includes supply, transportation, delivery, customer fixed charges and rate adjustments. Enbridge Gas says the one-time adjustment on July bills will appear under the “Other Enbridge Charges” section. The amount is related to the settlement of 2023 energy conservation program costs and may appear as either a charge or a credit.
For newcomer families, tenants and seniors, one of the most confusing issues may be the difference between higher gas usage, rate changes and a one-time adjustment. Summer gas use is usually lower than winter use, so a small change in this month’s bill does not mean winter heating costs will not be affected. Tenants should also confirm who is responsible for natural gas costs under the lease, especially in detached rental homes, basement units or shared rental arrangements.
Another common misunderstanding involves carbon charges. Enbridge Gas information shows that the federal consumer carbon charge was removed from customer bills as of April 1, 2025, but delivery rates still include carbon-related costs associated with operating facilities. Residents who see related items should not assume that the former consumer carbon tax has returned.
Customers who buy gas through a third-party gas marketer may have prices calculated according to their contract terms, which may not be the same as Enbridge’s posted gas supply charge. If the bill changes significantly, customers can first check whether they are under a fixed-price or third-party supply contract, and then contact the supplier for details.
Residents can sign in to their Enbridge account to review the detailed bill and check this month’s gas usage, rate zone, whether a one-time adjustment appears and the payment method on file. Lower-income households or those temporarily unable to pay can also review Enbridge’s information on energy-efficiency upgrades, bill assistance and payment plans, rather than waiting until the bill becomes overdue.（LJI by Yuanyuan）
