Form 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2002

NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


         New Jersey 1-3880 13-1086010
         (State or other jurisdiction incorporation) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer or Identification Number)
         10 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York 14203
         (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
   
         Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 857-6987 


ITEM 7.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

             (c)     Exhibits
 
              Exhibit 1 — Underwriting Agreement dated September 12, 2002 among National Fuel Gas Company,
              Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.
 
              Exhibit 4 — Officer's Certificate Establishing 6.50$ Notes due 2022


SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY
 
 By:   /s/ James R. Peterson
         James R. Peterson
          Assistant Secretary



EXHIBIT INDEX

  Exhibit Number Description
   
  1Underwriting Agreement dated September 12, 2002 among National Fuel Gas Company, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.
   
  4Officer's Certificate Establishing 6.50$ Notes due 2022