Small Indiana towns hit hard with February natural gas price spike
Towns like Lapel and Pittsboro paid more than 70 times the normal price to refill their natural gas reserves during the winter storm that gripped much of the nation. Author: Rich Nye Updated: 8:48 PM EST March 10, 2021
LAPEL, Ind. Lapel is a one-flashing-stoplight town in Madison County with about 2,400 residents. It s just great because you have such a small community and it feels safe,” said Melissa Poore.
What s not great is the $512.18 gas bill Melissa Poore received for last month, about three times what she normally expects in the coldest part of the winter.