{"id":783,"date":"2019-08-16T06:57:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T11:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=783"},"modified":"2019-08-15T11:19:48","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T16:19:48","slug":"short-or-long-term-natural-gas-plan-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/short-or-long-term-natural-gas-plan-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Short or Long Term Natural Gas Plan in Georgia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_516\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-516\" style=\"width: 337px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shutterstock_1304516152-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Browse provider reviews, compare plans, and save with a competitive natural gas plan at the right term length that meets your family's needs! \" width=\"337\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shutterstock_1304516152-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shutterstock_1304516152-230x154.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shutterstock_1304516152-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shutterstock_1304516152-480x321.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/shutterstock_1304516152.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><center><em>Don&#8217;t get burned trying to save money on your natural gas plan in Georgia! Save with a competitive fixed rate at the right term length that fits your needs!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should You Choose A Long Or Short Natural Gas Plan?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart consumers know that the best way to save money is to find a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/natural-gas-rates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheap fixed rate natural gas plan in Georgia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fixed-rate terms can last for as little as 6 months or as long as 36, and you might not know whether to pick a short or long term natural gas deal. Here, we\u2019ll explore the advantages of different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/resources\/what-is-a-fixed-rate-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fixed rate natural gas deals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and why you might choose them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is A Good Fixed Rate For A Natural Gas Plan?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tricky thing about this question is that the answer will be different for everyone. There are good reasons to pick short term natural gas deals, just like there are benefits to choosing long term natural gas plans. In general, a longer plan provides stability, while a shorter deal lets you more easily adapt to changing circumstances. That means if you\u2019re planning to move soon, or you just want to try out a new provider, then a 6 month deal can be a good choice. On the other hand, you may get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cheaper natural gas rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a longer plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Choose A Short Term Natural Gas Deal?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that customer service is one of the most important aspects of business. That\u2019s why we provide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/read-reviews\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ratings for all Georgia-based natural gas providers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A 6-month deal is a great way of \u201ctrying out\u201d a provider before committing to a longer deal &#8211; if they don\u2019t treat you right, you\u2019ll only have to wait a few months until your contract expires.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are The Benefits Of A Long-Term Natural Gas Plan?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One question Georgia residents always want to know the answer to is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/18\/should-lock-in-natural-gas-rate-2019\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cwhen will natural gas prices go up?\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have a long-term natural gas plan, then rate increases won\u2019t affect you. This is why it may be a good idea to pick up a cheap natural gas deal, so that if prices go up in the future you\u2019ll be protected. The flip side of this, of course, is that prices might actually go <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">down<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eia.gov\/outlooks\/steo\/report\/natgas.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural gas price forecasts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the next few months imply that prices may still fall. If this happens, then your long-term natural gas deal might actually be more expensive than the market rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I Lock In A Fixed Rate Plan Today?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re already on a fixed rate plan, then you still have time to decide. Consider several factors; the rate you\u2019ll pay per therm, the monthly service fees, and the cost of switching (that is, early cancellation fees) if you need to. What advantages would you gain from choosing a short plan or a long one?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things are different if you aren\u2019t already locked in to a fixed rate plan. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/resources\/what-is-a-variable-rate-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variable rate natural gas plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are almost always more expensive in the long run, and leave you exposed to market fluctuations. Find a cheap fixed rate deal today, and start saving. You can even compare and switch straight from your phone, using the Georgia Gas Savings app: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/apps\/ga\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/apps\/ga<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should You Choose A Long Or Short Natural Gas Plan? 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