Why do natural gas prices continue to rise?
Simply put, competitive forces of supply and demand drive the price you pay as a North American citizen. Short-term or “Spot” prices of gas fluctuate daily due to several factors, including weather and short-term disruptions like a hurricane or a deep freeze in a large gas producing region on the continent. Increases over the longer term are driven by growth in population, the economy and environmental policies implemented by government, both in Canada, and in the US.
