<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summarized financial information extracted from the
Mountain Fuel Supply Company Statement of Income and Balance Sheet for the
period ended March 31, 1995, and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such unaudited financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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