BLS average price

How much did utility gas cost in 1979?

Utility gas averaged $0.35 per therm in 1979.

Utility gas prices over time

Annual BLS average prices. The highlighted point marks 1979.

Monthly utility gas prices in 1979

January 1979 $0.32 per therm February 1979 $0.32 per therm March 1979 $0.32 per therm April 1979 $0.32 per therm May 1979 $0.34 per therm June 1979 $0.34 per therm July 1979 $0.35 per therm August 1979 $0.35 per therm September 1979 $0.36 per therm October 1979 $0.38 per therm November 1979 $0.37 per therm December 1979 $0.38 per therm