Here's a look at what goes into your monthly Spire bill

• Delivery: About 43 percent of your bill covers the delivery and service costs to operate, maintain and upgrade natural gas pipelines across our service area.
• Usage: Roughly 49 percent is your actual gas usage. The cost of natural gas is passed on to you with no mark up.
• Taxes: The remaining 8 percent of your bill is the amount of municipal tax or gross receipts tax assessed by the municipality in which you receive service. This amount is collected and paid directly to the municipality.

^{NOTE: This is an average for Missouri customers. Actual bill amounts will vary based on individual factors, like your usage, weather and the size of your home.}