NFG National Fuel Gas Co

As previously announced, National Fuel Gas Company ("National Fuel") (NYSE: NFG) will participate in the American Gas Association Financial Forum on May 8, 2006, in Scottsdale, Ariz. This announcement serves as clarification regarding the schedule for the presentation to be offered. Presenting on behalf of National Fuel is Philip C. Ackerman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. This presentation will begin at 5 pm EDT rather than 2 pm EDT as previously announced. Also attending the conference will be David F. Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer of National Fuel, Ronald J. Tanski, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer of National Fuel and James A. Beck, President of Seneca Resources Corporation, National Fuel's wholly-owned exploration and production segment. The conference features speakers from various companies in the energy sector, and provides an opportunity for executives and members of the financial community to discuss relevant industry-wide issues, as well as the outlook and opportunities for companies within the sector. The presentation will be available as a live webcast beginning at approximately 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, May 8. To access the webcast, visit National Fuel's Web site at www.nationalfuelgas.com and click on the "For Investors" link at the top of the homepage. The webcast will also be available for on-demand viewing shortly after the conclusion of the presentation through the same internet location, and will be accessible until the end of business on Monday, May 15, 2006. National Fuel is an integrated energy company with $3.9 billion in assets compromised of the following five operating segments: Utility, Pipeline and Storage, Exploration and Production, Energy Marketing, and Timber. Additional information about National Fuel is available at http://www.nationalfuelgas.com or through its investor information service at 1-800-334-2188.