Natural Gas Pipelines File Mundane Rate Adjustments with FERC
Published Date: 2/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from natural gas companies about rate changes and refunds starting as soon as February 12, 2026. These changes could affect customers and businesses using these pipelines, with some updates tied to fuel costs and environmental programs. If you want to speak up or get involved, you’ve got until late February to file your comments or protests.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Negotiated Pipeline Rate Filings
If you or your business uses the Northern Natural or Iroquois pipeline services, those companies filed negotiated-rate changes to take effect on 2/12/2026 (Dockets RP26-480-000 and RP26-482-000). You or your business can file comments or intervene by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2/23/2026 (Northern) or 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2/24/2026 (Iroquois).
Fuel-Related Rate Filing (Southern Star)
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline filed a fuel-related rate filing (Docket RP26-481-000) to be effective 4/1/2026 that ties changes to fuel costs. Interested parties may file comments or intervene by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2/23/2026.
Emissions Reduction Program Charge Filing
Northwest Pipeline LLC filed a Modernization and Emissions Reduction Program CRM for Year 2026 (Docket RP26-483-000) to be effective 4/1/2026, linking updates to environmental program charges. You or your business may file comments or intervene by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2/24/2026.
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