Natural gas bills in Maine
In 2024, the average Maine home with natural gas used 68.9 thousand cubic feet (Mcf) and paid about $1,305 for the year ($109 a month on average), at $18.95 per Mcf. The U.S. average was $863 a year. In July 2026, the latest month, it was $40.85 per Mcf ($45.34 a year earlier).
- 42,989 homes with gas
- EIA data
- Yearly cost, 2024
- $1,305
- U.S. $863
- A month on average
- $109
- Higher in winter, lower in summer
- Use a year
- 68.9 Mcf
- U.S. 59.5 Mcf
- Price, 2024
- $18.95
- per Mcf ยท U.S. $14.50
How Maine compares
Maine has the 46th lowest yearly home gas cost of the 50 states and DC. Its homes use 1.2 times as much gas as the average U.S. home with gas. The price per Mcf rose 13% from 2015 to 2024 ($16.79 to $18.95). In the last 12 months reported, the price was lowest in January 2026 ($17.87) and highest in July 2025 ($45.34).
Price by month
| Month | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $40.85 | $26.45 |
| June 2026 | $31.62 | $24.09 |
| May 2026 | $21.00 | $19.73 |
| April 2026 | $21.63 | $18.04 |
| January 2026 | $17.87 | $13.96 |
| December 2025 | $18.40 | $14.09 |
| November 2025 | $17.92 | $15.07 |
| October 2025 | $24.18 | $19.34 |
| September 2025 | $37.02 | $24.70 |
| August 2025 | $40.85 | $26.26 |
| July 2025 | $45.34 | $25.44 |
| May 2025 | $21.59 | $19.26 |
| April 2025 | $17.97 | $16.17 |
| March 2025 | $18.05 | $14.62 |
| February 2025 | $18.63 | $12.97 |
| January 2025 | $18.50 | $12.44 |
| December 2024 | $15.92 | $12.85 |
| November 2024 | $18.40 | $14.79 |
| October 2024 | $22.34 | $18.38 |
| September 2024 | $34.29 | $22.46 |
| August 2024 | $41.10 | $23.22 |
| July 2024 | $40.15 | $22.78 |
| June 2024 | $33.12 | $20.72 |
| May 2024 | $23.03 | $17.67 |
Price by year
| Year | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.95 | $14.50 |
| 2023 | $19.10 | $15.40 |
| 2022 | $20.73 | $14.75 |
| 2021 | $16.54 | $12.18 |
| 2020 | $14.88 | $10.78 |
| 2019 | $16.05 | $10.51 |
| 2018 | $16.32 | $10.50 |
| 2017 | $14.61 | $10.91 |
| 2016 | $13.82 | $10.05 |
| 2015 | $16.79 | $10.38 |
Prices in dollars per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), with all monthly and delivery charges. Your bill may show Ccf (100 cubic feet: 10 Ccf = 1 Mcf) or therms. A month without a value is one that EIA did not report.
Lower your gas bill
- Most home gas goes to heating. A lower thermostat setting in winter and sealing air leaks save the most.
- Ask your gas utility about a budget billing plan, which spreads the winter bills over the year, and about bill assistance. See help paying utility bills.
Help paying the gas bill in Maine
Homes with low income can get help with heating costs, including natural gas, from the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). It is run by the MaineHousing, through local Community Action Agencies and ProsperityME. Apply online, or call your local Community Action Agency to apply by phone or in person. The 2026-2027 season runs August 3, 2026 until funds run out or May 29, 2027. Official page.
More about Maine: electric rates and business electricity rates. Gas bills in all states.
What is the average gas bill in Maine?
In 2024, the average Maine home with natural gas used 68.9 thousand cubic feet (Mcf) and paid about $1,305 for the year ($109 a month on average), at $18.95 per Mcf. The U.S. average was $863 a year.
Why is the price per Mcf higher in summer?
Gas bills have a fixed monthly charge. In summer, homes use little gas, so the fixed charge is spread over fewer Mcf and the average price per Mcf goes up, even though the bill is lower.
Is there help paying gas bills in Maine?
Yes. Homes with low income can get help with heating costs, including natural gas, from the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) (MaineHousing, through local Community Action Agencies and ProsperityME).
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, natural gas data: price of natural gas delivered to residential consumers (monthly and annual), residential consumption and number of residential consumers. The yearly cost is the use per home times the annual price. In states where homes can buy gas from a supplier, EIA's price may cover only the homes that buy gas from the utility.