American Gas - March 2011 - (Page 36)

facts on gas For more statistics, visit www. .org operating rigs Driving change As of Feb. 4, 2011 110,000 about gas oil 911 818 53% 47% Natural gas vehicles (NGvs) on U.s. roads today national heating-Degree Days Weighted by gas home-heating equipment U.s. NGv fueling stations—nearly 50% are open to the public 1,000 30-year normal for January January 2010 January 2011 3.1% colder than ’10 3.9% colder than normal 990 998 1,029 1/ cost of natural gas at the pump, compared with conventional gasoline. less the energy information administration reports that natural gas, on average, costs 42% less than diesel fuel on an energy equivalent basis and is expected to cost 50% less by 2035. 3 change in consumer price inDex 12 months ending December 2010 +1.5% u.s. housing starts December 2010 December 2009 529,000 576,000 SOURCE: NatURal GaS VEhiClES fOR amERiCa u.s. Working gas in unDergrounD storage (Bcf) Weekly by region for period ending Jan. 28, 2011 Week 1/7 1/14 1/21 1/28 1/28/10 stanDarD & poor’s 500 aga stock inDex 2.37% 3.52% 1/1/11–1/31/11 1/1/11–1/31/11 eastern consuming region 1,510 1,384 1,280 1,165 1,263 GAs uTiliTy inDeX FunD (GAsFX) fBr gas utility inDex funD 3.41% 1/1/11–1/31/11 Western consuming region 390 21.52% 3.03% 6.62% 5.91% 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years 2/1/10–1/31/11 2/1/08–1/31/11 2/1/06–1/31/11 2/1/01–1/31/11 364 350 332 362 proDucing region 1,059 total 968 912 856 798 Respecting Your Money. Total annual operating expenses were 0.76%. 2,959 2,716 2,542 2,353 2,423 The performance data quoted is past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 888.200.4710. investment return and principal will fluctuate so that investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. investments are focused in the natural gas industry, which is sensitive to rising interest rates, weather and the wholesale pricing of alternative fuels. investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other information about the fund can be found in the prospectus. Please call 888.200.4710 or visit fbrfunds.com to obtain a free prospectus. read it carefully before investing. The FBr Funds are distributed by FBr investment services inc. member FinrA/siPc. 36 march 2011 AmericAn GAs http://www.aga.org http://www.fbrfunds.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - March 2011

American Gas - March 2011
Contents
President’s Message Greetings
Industry News
Safety First Keeping Safety First
To Be the Best To Your Credit
Ask AGA The Value of Participation
A Passion for Excellence
Vendor News
Noteworthies
Marketplace
Places to Be
Jobline
Advertisers’ Index
Facts on Gas

American Gas - March 2011