Residential electricity prices in Petal, MS in March 2025 averaged approximately 14.51 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 15% less than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 2025). [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 February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in Petal increased approximately 1%, from 13.05 ¢/kWh to 13.23 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Petal in March 2025 averaged 16.53 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 13% more than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [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) increased approximately 7%, from 11.43 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 12.19 $/Mcf (February 2025). [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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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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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