The Ballpark Fuel Report: Natural Gas, Hot Dogs and the Game We Love

National Hot Dog Day is celebrated every year on the third Wednesday of July. What better way to celebrate than while watching one of your favorite summer sports and reflecting on how natural gas fuels your hot dog experience? Whether you are grilling in your backyard or waiting in a concession stand line between innings, natural gas helps ensure your hot dog is cooked to perfection.

If you were to imagine standing with a hot dog in your hand at this very moment, where would you be? Hopefully somewhere outside with gorgeous weather and a cool breeze. If you hear fans cheering, walk-up music blasting, or the voice of an announcer, you might be taking part in the American pastime of a baseball game. The peak of Major League Baseball (MLB) season happens in July when the schedule is packed and the sun is shining. A baseball game just isn’t complete without a hot dog.

Many chefs depend on natural gas every day. In a fast-paced environment, they rely on the speed, control, and reliability that natural gas provides. It’s a gamechanger, making it possible to cook hot dogs, or any of your favorite summer foods, quickly and consistently, so you don’t miss a minute of sunshine or gametime.

Of course, some people prefer to enjoy hot dogs, baseball, and other outdoor fun from the comfort of home. Seventy-seven percent of adults view natural gas as a reliable way to heat their homes, cook meals, and complete everyday household tasks. From hot dogs sizzling on the grill at a family cookout to towels tumbling in the dryer after a long pool day, natural gas helps fuel it all.

Natural gas can also help families save an average of $1,130 per year compared to homes using electricity for cooking, space heating or clothes drying. So, the next time you fire up the grill to cook one of your world-famous hot dogs, know that by choosing natural gas, you’re helping keep this summer tradition affordable, reliable, and ready for family fun.

Whichever type of hot dog you prefer, natural gas can help you cook it to perfection. National Hot Dog Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy one, but really, any day of the week will do.