Natural Gas Rates In the Midwest (KC) Area

(Prices Quoted Below As Of December 22, 2005)

Missouri Gas Energy: $10.46 per MCF (18% increase over last year at this time)

MGE Website: Http://www.southerngas.com

Atmos: $10.77 MCF (27% increase over last year at this time)

Atmos Website: Http://www.atmosenergy.com

Kansas Gas Service: $13.27 MCF (31.2% increase over last year at this time)

KGS Website: Http://www.kansasgasservice.com