Columbus, Ohio (AP) -- Columbia Gas of Ohio says its natural gas prices will drop to a seven-year low in August.

The state's largest gas utility says the typical homeowner will see an August bill of just over $24, down by more than $6 from last August.

Prices next month will be 52 cents per 100 cubic feet of gas, down from 68 cents in July.

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