Residential electricity prices in Petal, MS in October 2024 averaged approximately 13.78 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 19% less than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Petal differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in Petal increased approximately 3%, from 12.85 ¢/kWh to 13.24 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Petal in September 2024 averaged 26.33 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% more than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Petal natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Petal natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Petal (Mississippi) decreased approximately 2%, from 26.75 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 26.11 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The city of Petal (Mississippi) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Petal values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Petal solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Petal levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The city of Petal, MS in Forrest County has an approximate population of 10,454. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Petal, MS, or for other information related to utilities in Petal, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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