<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summarized information extracted from the Mountain
Fuel Supply Company Statements of Income and Balance Sheets for the period
ended June 30, 1996, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
unaudited financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
                             
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