Natural Gas Prices in Flux: Comment on Pipeline Rate Changes Now
Published Date: 1/20/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a new rate filing from Northern Natural Gas Company that could change pipeline prices starting January 14, 2026. If you’re affected or interested, you have until January 26 to speak up or join the discussion. This could impact how much people pay for natural gas, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Potential Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Change
You may see changes to pipeline natural gas prices because Northern Natural Gas Company filed a negotiated rate change to be effective January 14, 2026. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission set a comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 26, 2026 if you want to intervene, protest, or become a party. This filing could affect how much people pay for natural gas.
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