Pipeline Rate Tweaks Hit the Federal Docket
Published Date: 1/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates from Guardian Pipeline and Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline. These filings could change how much customers pay starting January 21 and February 21, 2026. If you want to speak up or get involved, you have until February 3, 2026, to file your comments or protests.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Pending pipeline rate changes
FERC received rate filings that may change what customers pay for natural gas service: Guardian Pipeline's negotiated rate filing is listed effective 1/21/2026 (Docket RP26-396-000) and Cheniere Creole Trail's revised tariff is listed effective 2/21/2026 (Docket RP26-397-000). These filings could change bills for customers served by those pipelines starting on those dates.
Deadline to comment or intervene
If you want to comment, protest, or intervene in these FERC proceedings you must file by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 3, 2026. Intervention is required to become a party; protests may be considered if filed by that deadline and in accordance with FERC rules (18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, 385.206).
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