Residential electricity prices in Colstrip, MT in April 2026 averaged approximately 13.90 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 26% less than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Colstrip differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in Colstrip increased approximately 13%, from 11.93 ¢/kWh to 13.48 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Colstrip in April 2026 averaged 8.61 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 53% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Colstrip natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Colstrip natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Colstrip (Montana) increased approximately 1%, from 8.40 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 8.47 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Colstrip solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Colstrip 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 Colstrip, MT in Rosebud County has an approximate population of 2,214. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Colstrip, MT, or for other information related to utilities in Colstrip, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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