Alaska’s energy cliff isn’t coming. It’s already here.

By: Nathaniel Herz, Northern Journal

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 896

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Alaska utilities have warned of sharp price hikes when they start importing liquefied natural gas in the coming years to replace dwindling supplies of locally produced gas that’s traditionally been used for home heating and generating electricity.

The first LNG tankers aren’t expected to arrive for a few years.

But increases in the prices paid by consumers are starting to land now.

This month, Hilcorp, urban Alaska’s leading local gas producer, is hiking by 14% …

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