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Gas
Gas is supplied by Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. throughout Osaka City.

•Applying for Gas Service
When you move into your new residence, inform Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. Customer Center, the head office or the designated store (service shop etc.)of beginning the service by phone or internet (see the website below) with your name, address, phone number as well as the customer ID number attached to your entrance door. A service representative will visit your home to turn on the gas supply with your presence after checking gas installation.

<Customer Number of Gas (sample)>

For further information, contact:
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. Customer Center
<Business Hours>
Weekday: 9:00 - 19:00
Sunday/National holidays : 9:00 - 17:00

TEL: 0120-0-94817
Website: http://www.osakagas.co.jp/safety/en/indexe.html
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Osaka Pipepline Business Unit.
TEL:0120-0-19424 (available 24 hours)
•Paying Your Gas Bill
Your gas bill is calculated from the monthly meter reading.  You can pay your bill at a financial institution, or convenience store with a payment form issued by Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.  Alternatively, you can pay by automatic transfer through your bank or postal account.

•Discontinuing Gas Service
Before you move out, notify in advance Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. Customer Center, or the nearest business office of your cancellation date. On the day of moving out, a service staff member will visi your residence to turn off the gas supply and settle your bill. Notification of such cancellation is internet accessible.

Example of the gas bill/receipt issued when payment is to be made in person at afinancial institution, convenience store, or at an office of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.
Gas bill   Year and month
Receipt   Due date for Payment
Customer name   Gas consumption
Customer number   Customer service representative
Total charge   Receipt stamp(stamped at time of payment)

Example of gas bill/receipt for an account with
automatic bill payment
Customer name
Customer number
Receipt for previous month
 
Year and month
Billing period
Billing date
Amount paid(total charges)
Volume of gas used in previous month
Bill for this month
 
Year and date
Next date bank account will be debited
Date of meter reading
Gas consumption for this month
Gas consumption for same month in previous year
Customer service representative
Commodity charge per m'


Inquiry:Information Plaza Osaka TEL.06-6773-6533
Place: International House, Osaka