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What is the WASHINGTON GAS* UTILITY charge?

DC Metro Natural Gas Utility
Current WASHINGTON GAS* UTILITY Variable monthly bill

The short answer

A charge from WASHINGTON GAS* UTILITY represents a monthly natural gas utility bill payment for properties in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Northern Virginia.

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Washington Gas Utility Billing

Washington Gas (an AltaGas company) delivers natural gas to more than 1.2 million customers across the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Charges occur through automated checking AutoPay, online card payments via Paymentus, or levelized budget plans.

  • Monthly recurring natural gas heating utility bill payment
  • Online one-time credit/debit card payment on washingtongas.com
  • Service installation or security deposit assessment

Reviewing Washington Gas Accounts

Access your customer dashboard to inspect therm consumption and billing statements.

  1. Sign in to washingtongas.com/myaccount.
  2. Click "Bills & Payments" to download monthly PDF statements.
  3. Manage linked bank payment accounts or adjust AutoPay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my Washington Gas bill increase in winter?

Winter gas usage increases significantly due to residential heating demand, alongside seasonal Purchased Gas Charge adjustments.

How do I stop Washington Gas AutoPay when moving?

Log in to washingtongas.com, open AutoPay settings, and turn off automated debits before submitting your final stop-service request.

Independent reference — not affiliated with Washington Gas Light Company. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.

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