FERC Logs New Natural Gas Rate Changes Starting April
Published Date: 3/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. These filings mostly involve negotiated rate changes and a storm damage surcharge, all set to start on April 1, 2026. If you’re a company using these pipelines, keep an eye out because these changes could affect your costs soon, and comments are due by March 23, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Negotiated Pipeline Rate Filings Effective 4/1/2026
Several natural gas pipelines filed negotiated-rate changes that are set to be effective on April 1, 2026. If your company buys pipeline capacity or gas transportation services, these filings could change the prices you pay for pipeline services.
High Island Storm Damage Surcharge 2026
High Island Offshore System filed a Storm Damage Surcharge that is set to be effective on April 1, 2026. If your company uses that pipeline, the surcharge would add extra charges to your pipeline bills to recover storm damage costs.
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