EXHIBIT 99.0



          WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
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        Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
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                Twelve Months Ended June 30, 1998
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                           (Unaudited)

                      (Dollars in Thousands)




FIXED CHARGES:
                                                                 
  Interest Expense ...................................          $ 35,971
  Amortization of Debt Premium, Discount and Expense .               351
  Interest Component of Rentals ......................                 7
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           Total Fixed Charges .......................          $ 36,329
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EARNINGS:
  Net Income .........................................          $ 70,647
      Add:
      Income Taxes Applicable to Operating Income ....            39,969
      Income Taxes Applicable to Other Income - Net ..               989
      Total Fixed Charges ............................            36,329
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Total Earnings .......................................          $147,934
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges ...................               4.1
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