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                           NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
 
                              30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
                            NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10112
 
BECAUSE OF DELAYS IN MAIL,
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE
ENCLOSED PROXY EVEN IF
YOU RETURNED THE ORIGINAL
 
January 28, 1994
 
Dear Stockholder:
 
                                   A REMINDER
 
On January 6, 1994, proxy soliciting material was mailed to you relating to the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Wednesday, February 16, 1994.
 
According to our records, we have not yet received your proxy for this meeting.
 
Since the meeting is only a short time away, we urge you to give the proxy
materials your immediate attention. Please SIGN AND RETURN your proxy TODAY in
the envelope provided.
 
You can help the Company to avoid further expense and delay by responding
promptly.
 
Thank you for your cooperation.
 
                               Very truly yours,
 
                                                 Richard M. DiValerio, Secretary
 
                              PLEASE ACT PROMPTLY