FERC Logs Multiple Natural Gas Rate Filings for Spring 2026
Published Date: 4/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a bunch of filings from natural gas companies about their rates and refunds starting April and May 2026. These changes could affect pipeline customers and energy prices, with chances to comment or protest by mid-April to early June. If you’re involved in natural gas or energy, keep an eye on these updates—they might impact costs and contracts soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Multiple Pipeline Rate Filings Effective April–May 2026
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received many natural gas pipeline rate and refund filings with listed effective dates of April 1, 2026 and May 1, 2026. These filings include negotiated-rate agreements, fuel and electric power trackers, and annual reports that may change pipeline charges or contract terms starting on those dates.
Deadlines to Comment, Protest, or Intervene
The notice lists mandatory filing deadlines to intervene, protest, or comment under FERC rules. Many dockets show a comment date of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on April 13, 2026, Southwest Gas has a comment date of 5:00 p.m. ET April 21, 2026 and a protest deadline of 5:00 p.m. ET June 1, 2026; parties must file under 18 CFR 385.211, 385.214, or 385.206 to participate.
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