Discontinued — last reported Q2 '18
Consolidation · Cost Of Natural Gas Purchases
Operating Segments — Cost Of Natural Gas Purchases
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2017
Last reportedQ2 2018
How to read this metric
Higher costs typically reflect rising commodity prices or increased volume demand, which are often recovered through customer rates.
Detailed definition
The direct costs incurred by a business segment to procure natural gas supplies for distribution or resale. This is a pr...
Peer comparison
Common in natural gas distribution and pipeline companies to track commodity price exposure.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does operating segments — cost of natural gas purchases mean?
- The total expense incurred by a segment to purchase natural gas inventory.