Charge/Fee Reviews

“  This was my first experience with having to get my own account from a gas company while living at an apartment, so I understood that the cost would be higher to begin with. However, I was not anticipating how much I would pay for an account versus how little I was paying for the bill itself. About five months into having an account, I did miss a payment and had my gas shut off (understandably so). However, getting it turned back on proved to be difficult. This is something you have to call for, and when I did, the person I spoke with on the line was rude and dismissive. I was unable to get my gas turned back on until later the following day since they had to come down from Atlanta. While on the phone with the representative, she took my payment for the fees to reinstate my account and to have someone come turn on the gas. Then, on my next bill, the payment showed up again. At first, I didn't think much of it, assuming maybe there was something they missed, but when the following bill had the turn on fee again, I knew something was wrong. When I called, they explained that I could not get the extra fee refunded and that I could only have it be credited toward a future bill. WHile this was not ideal, as I didn't have any wiggle room in my budget at the time, I had to go along with this. Then, on the next bill, they only credited part of what they owed me. I had to call again, and instead of crediting the remainder to the bill that was crafted and soon due, I had to wait until the following month for that part to come through.
After this debacle, I decided to turn on autopay. I had missed a bill before, and this whole process of getting it sorted out was nothing short of a nightmare, so I figured I would do myself a favor and ensure I would not miss another bill.
At the end of my contract, I received an email asking if I wanted to renew my contract. As my lease was ending, I did not, so I logged in to see what to do. The only option I saw was a button to say if I did want to renew my contract but nothing if I did not, so I (wrongfully) believed that it meant I did not need to take any further action. I saw nothing that said that I needed to call to cancel my account or that the end of the contract does not equate to the end of my account. I moved out of my unit at the end of August, and when I received a bill from GNG in September that autobilled, I assumed it was the remaining costs from the last billing cycle. When October rolled around, I got another bill, this one even higher (about $60). When I opened the bill and looked at it, it was for August 27-September 16 (keep in mind I moved out early/mid August). I called GNG and spoke with 2 representatives, as well as speaking to my apartment. They will not refund the amount and claim it was my responsibility even though I did not live in that unit and had not been in that unit for some time. I do understand that I made a mistake in not seeing the fine print, but as I was moved out and my lease was over, this should not have been my responsibility to pay. ”

“  according to my billing summary during my 2nd month I was charge $55+ in new account fees, registration fees , & taxes (which is essentially the same thing) I only used $8 worth of gas... Trash company. Im convience you guys just make up fees to make ends meet. ”

“  Had Xoom since 2021, last contract expired and my rate jumped 227% - in a world of junk email, phone scams, paperless billing, and autopay it's a boomtown for marketers! 4 months later, I discover the problem. Call, willing to sign up again, but asked for my some of my $1200 in excessive fees back and their answer was I'm sorry. Yes you are! ”

“  I was misled about fees when signing up, and my very first bill was nearly $70 for just one day of gas service. The charges were not clearly disclosed and feel deceptive. I am extremely dissatisfied with this companys billing practices. ”

“  Been a customer for 10 years. Gas South is the worst. They have misleading and unclear communication (I'm sure it's on purpose) about their rates and plans then surprise you with charges at high rates and say there's "nothing they can do." Got a letter in the mail stating my contract was expiring soon but there was nothing I needed to do right now and they'd communicate again closer to the end of my contract. No more communication. Suddenly a bill for $341 and say it's because my contract expired. They're in control of what they charge you so I'm positive there's something they can do. Very unhelpful customer service who couldn't care less about helping customers. ”

“  Comparisons of natural gas marketers are based on therms and typically Xooms rates are appealing however their hidden junk fees , vague billing statements and terrible customer service negate any savings. ”

“  Bait & Switch - Stream promised a rebate of the switching fees from Xoom (who gave good rates and excellent services) - but when I submitted the final bill from Xoom (which took two months to receive) they said they would not honor the rebate because they didn't receive it in the allotted time frame. This was delivered via email after a customer service person on the phone confirmed the rebate was valid. BEWARE! ”

“  They have fees for everything 10$ late fees. The bill is always high at least 70$ 20-30$ more than South. I only have hot water on gas and heat in the summer and in the summer months it's still 70$ they will charge you a 25$ fee if they disconnect. They are not willing to work with you at all it's a pretty bad company. They are in it strictly for the money with all the hidden fees and lack of assistance. Do not use this company it's highway robbery. ”

“  On seasonal billing. Notified gas company that I had credit of $560 to be applied to account in addition to $200 paid. In the Winter still cut off service. Instead of returning payments to Partnership for Community Action company reconnected service and billed for unnecessary charges. Upon request to turn seasonal see off Representative STILL wants early termination fee EVEN THOUGH IM ON SEASONAL BILLING. WORST COMPANY WILL NEVER USE COMPANY AGAIN. ”

“  Intentionally not providing adequate contact to customers about account issues which lead to late fees, account closure, and issues with equipment at my home being replaced. Wouldn't reimburse us for damages.
Predatory company, should be closed and CEO should be in prison. ”