Natural gas bills in New Jersey
In 2024, the average New Jersey home with natural gas used 77.4 thousand cubic feet (Mcf) and paid about $1,023 for the year ($85 a month on average), at $13.21 per Mcf. The U.S. average was $863 a year. The average price for homes in 2025 was $14.21 per Mcf. In July 2026, the latest month, it was $18.76 per Mcf ($18.40 a year earlier).
- 2,839,369 homes with gas
- EIA data
- Yearly cost, 2024
- $1,023
- U.S. $863
- A month on average
- $85
- Higher in winter, lower in summer
- Use a year
- 77.4 Mcf
- U.S. 59.5 Mcf
- Price, 2024
- $13.21
- per Mcf ยท U.S. $14.50
How New Jersey compares
New Jersey has the 40th lowest yearly home gas cost of the 50 states and DC. Its homes use 1.3 times as much gas as the average U.S. home with gas. The price per Mcf rose 71% from 2015 to 2025 ($8.32 to $14.21). In the last 12 months reported, the price was lowest in February 2026 ($13.91) and highest in August 2025 ($19.04).
Price by month
| Month | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $18.76 | $26.45 |
| June 2026 | $17.68 | $24.09 |
| May 2026 | $15.93 | $19.73 |
| April 2026 | $14.56 | $18.04 |
| March 2026 | $14.21 | $16.16 |
| February 2026 | $13.91 | $14.95 |
| January 2026 | $14.22 | $13.96 |
| December 2025 | $14.40 | $14.09 |
| November 2025 | $14.66 | $15.07 |
| October 2025 | $17.27 | $19.34 |
| September 2025 | $18.20 | $24.70 |
| August 2025 | $19.04 | $26.26 |
| July 2025 | $18.40 | $25.44 |
| June 2025 | $16.22 | $23.21 |
| May 2025 | $15.38 | $19.26 |
| April 2025 | $13.69 | $16.17 |
| March 2025 | $13.25 | $14.62 |
| February 2025 | $13.07 | $12.97 |
| January 2025 | $13.41 | $12.44 |
| December 2024 | $13.65 | $12.85 |
| November 2024 | $14.06 | $14.79 |
| October 2024 | $15.36 | $18.38 |
| September 2024 | $16.00 | $22.46 |
| August 2024 | $17.16 | $23.22 |
Price by year
| Year | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14.21 | $15.34 |
| 2024 | $13.21 | $14.50 |
| 2023 | $13.21 | $15.40 |
| 2022 | $12.53 | $14.75 |
| 2021 | $10.26 | $12.18 |
| 2020 | $9.92 | $10.78 |
| 2019 | $9.73 | $10.51 |
| 2018 | $9.09 | $10.50 |
| 2017 | $9.14 | $10.91 |
| 2016 | $8.30 | $10.05 |
| 2015 | $8.32 | $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 New Jersey
Homes with low income can get help with heating costs, including natural gas, from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) / Home Energy Assistance (HEA). It is run by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Apply online at dcaid.dca.nj.gov, or fill out the Home Energy/USF/Weatherization application and give it to your local Community Action Agency. Hotline: 1-800-510-3102. Official page.
More about New Jersey: electric rates and business electricity rates. Gas bills in all states.
What is the average gas bill in New Jersey?
In 2024, the average New Jersey home with natural gas used 77.4 thousand cubic feet (Mcf) and paid about $1,023 for the year ($85 a month on average), at $13.21 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 New Jersey?
Yes. Homes with low income can get help with heating costs, including natural gas, from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) / Home Energy Assistance (HEA) (New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)).
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.