Gas Company Called ‘Rude’ for Eight‑Month Silence Over Decommissioning

Freedom‑of‑Information emails show that a Canadian‑owned gas company and a state government had been discussing the future of a gas network eight months before affected customers were told.

The revelation sparked a chorus of “rude” accusations, as locals complained that the only thing more opaque than the company’s plans was the colour of the ink used in the internal memos.

The whole episode serves as a reminder that in the energy sector, the only thing more volatile than gas prices can be the etiquette of corporate communication.

As the decommissioning schedule finally comes to light, customers are left wondering whether the next surprise will be a new service or just another round of polite silence.