This request is based on current market conditions and reflects anticipated gas costs from Aug. 1, 2006, through July 31, 2007. Customers should remember that this is a forecast that must be reviewed and approved by the PUC and could be revised before Aug. 1.

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Based on current conditions, however, it appears that the soybean prices need to be at a level to discourage a large increase in U.S. acreage in 2006.

An undesirable aspect of the current economic and market conditions is the level of provisioning. Provisioning has increased this quarter again.

This is perfect. That is exactly what I anticipated they would find today.

The price of gas downstream is always going to be higher because you have costs that have to be recouped for getting it to the customer. You have to process the gas. You have to transport it, and you have to sell it. There will always be a discrepancy there.