FERC Reviews Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Adjustment Requests
Published Date: 4/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new requests from natural gas companies to change their rates starting between April and June 2026. If you use or work with these pipelines, these changes might affect your bills or contracts. You’ve got until late April or early May to share your thoughts or join the conversation before decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Black Hills/Kansas Gas Rate Filing
Black Hills/Kansas Gas Utility Company filed a rate change to take effect on 4/1/2026. If you buy or contract for gas service tied to this pipeline, the change might affect your bills or contracts; the comment deadline is 5:00 p.m. ET on 5/7/26.
Portland Natural Gas Tariff Updates
Portland Natural Gas Transmission System filed administrative updates to its FERC gas tariff to be effective 6/1/2026. If you use or contract with this pipeline, the updates might change billing or contract terms.
Transwestern Negotiated Rate Filing (New Mexico)
Transwestern Pipeline Company filed a negotiated rate change described as 'New Mexico Gas' to be effective 5/1/2026. If your bills or contracts reference this pipeline or negotiated rate, the change might affect what you pay or the terms you have.
Public Comment and Intervention Deadlines
The Commission set comment or intervention deadlines for these dockets: PNGTS comments by 5:00 p.m. ET on 4/28/26; Transwestern comments by 5:00 p.m. ET on 4/29/26; Black Hills/Kansas comments by 5:00 p.m. ET on 5/7/26. You must intervene to become a party to the proceeding if you want to participate formally.
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