FERC Logs Pipeline Rate Filings: Gas Prices on Notice
Published Date: 4/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of new filings from natural gas pipeline companies about their rates and refunds. These changes could affect how much customers pay starting April or May 2026, and folks have until mid to late April or early June to share their thoughts. If you’re involved with these pipelines or just curious about energy costs, now’s the time to pay attention!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Multiple Pipeline Rate Filings with April/May Effective Dates
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received many natural gas pipeline rate and refund filings that list effective dates of April 1, 2026 or May 1, 2026. These filings were submitted March 31 and April 1, 2026, and public comments are generally due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on April 13, 2026 (with some dates of April 21, 2026 and a protest deadline of June 1, 2026 for one docket).
Many Negotiated Rate Agreement Filings
Several pipeline companies filed or amended Negotiated Rate Agreements (for example, El Paso Natural Gas Company, Texas Eastern Transmission, Great Lakes Gas Transmission, Rockies Express) with effective dates of April 1, 2026 or May 1, 2026. If you are a shipper or commercial counterparty to these pipelines, these filings may affect negotiated contract terms beginning on those dates.
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