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Hebei province's major energy suppliers have lowered natural gas prices by 0.2 yuan per cubic meter for rural households during the winter heating season, with ENN Energy setting the new rate at 2.98 yuan for those transitioning from coal. While some households benefit from a 200 yuan heating subsidy, experts highlight the financial strain on rural residents due to infrastructure costs and declining subsidies, prompting some villages to consider alternative heating solutions like air-source heat pumps.