New Report Shows Natural Gas Infrastructure Helps Keep Energy Costs More Affordable for California Households

LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Californians continue to grapple with rising household costs, a new report from Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) finds that when adjusted for inflation, SoCalGas's average residential natural gas rates declined by approximately 25% between 2000 and 20231 – highlighting how natural gas infrastructure has helped keep energy bills more affordable over time. Through the availability of supply, underground storage, and system flexibility, the natural gas system has acted as a stabilizing force that helps limit price volatility and ease pressure on household energy budgets.