Gas Pipeline Price Tweaks: File Protests Before May Hits
Published Date: 3/13/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. Companies like Hope Gas and Alliance Pipeline want to change their prices starting soon, so customers and stakeholders should pay attention. If you want to speak up or protest, you’ve got deadlines in March and early May to do it.
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Hope Gas Rate Filing and Deadlines
Hope Gas, Inc. filed a Section 284.123(g) rate filing tied to a 2025 West Virginia Public Service Commission base rate case that is listed to be effective on 2026-02-25. If you want to comment, the deadline is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2026-03-30, and protests under Sec. 284.123(g) are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2026-05-08.
Tariff Amendment — NICOR Negotiated Rate
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC filed a tariff amendment (NICOR negotiated rate amendment) to be effective on 2026-04-01. The deadline to file comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2026-03-23.
Alliance Pipeline Correction Filing and Comment Date
Alliance Pipeline L.P. submitted a correction tariff filing listed to be effective on 2026-03-01. The deadline to file comments is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 2026-03-23.
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