Article: NGPA's end: good news for gas users. (Natural Gas Policy Act)

WHEN the Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA) of 1978 finally runs its course on Dec. 31, 1984, what will it mean? Simply put, it will mark the beginning of some happier New Years for consumers of natural gas.

There is little doubt that when partial decontrol of natural gas commences at long last on January 1, 1985, there should be good news for those who heat their homes with this fuel.

The latest surveys by government, industry, independent economists and financial institutions overwhelmingly agree that natural gas prices will remain stable and may even fall in some parts of the country in the months ahead. To review a few:

* A forecast by the ...

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