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PUC Approves Reduced Rate Changes for Gas Utility
On October 22, 2026, a press release was issued by the Pennsylvania PUC announce that an order has been issued in National Fuel Gas’s rate case approving a modified recommended decision of PUC Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), resulting in National Fuel’s initial rate request being reduced by nearly one half.
National Fuel provides natural gas distribution services to more than 213,000 customers in parts of 14 counties in northwest Pennsylvania.
By a 4-1 vote, the Commission The Commission also approved a one-time bill credit to low-income customers, authorized a new Energy Efficiency pilot, and directed several enhancements to strengthen National Fuel’s customer assistance programs (CAPs) and consumer outreach efforts.
Revenues and Rates
The Commission approved an adjustment of approximately $10.448 million (3.94%) in National Fuel’s total annual operating revenues – approximately 47% less than the company’s initial request filed with the Commission in February. That request, which sought to boost National Fuel’s annual revenues by approximately $19.7 million (7.4%), was eventually adjusted downward by the company to $16.189 million (approximately 6.1%) during the course of this rate proceeding.
See also Vice Chair Statement.
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