North Dakota PUC to discuss sudden surge in natural gas prices

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North Dakota PUC to discuss sudden surge in natural gas prices

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) – An investigation into the recent jump in natural gas prices is getting underway in North Dakota.Xcel Energy and Montana-Dakota Utilities say they had little choice but to pass the sudden price increase onto residential, business and industrial customers.Utilities across the nation found themselves in the same position after the recent cold and record-setting snow in the South.“Because the prices are what they are, ho…