Colorado Springs Utilities said Tuesday that natural gas rates will decrease about 5.8 percent starting June 1, or about $3 per month for a typical residential customer.

The rate decrease is the third this year and comes because wholesale natural gas costs are lower than forecasted, Utilities said.

Kenny Ballinger worked to install booth benches Tuesday at Flatiron’s, a new restaurant being readied for opening by Concept Restaurants in the old Bennigan’s location at Tenderfoot Hill Street and Lake Avenue. Photo by MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE