Gas Pipelines File for Rate Hikes at FERC
Published Date: 5/5/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings from several natural gas companies about their pipeline rates and agreements. These changes could affect customers and businesses using these pipelines, with some new rates starting as soon as May 1, 2026. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment before the deadlines in May!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Pipeline Rate Filings Could Change Costs
Several natural gas pipeline companies filed rate and agreement changes with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that list new effective dates, including 3/31/2026, 5/1/2026, 6/1/2026, and 11/1/2026. These filings (for example dockets PR26-53-000, RP26-794-000, RP26-798-000, RP26-802-000) could affect customers and businesses that use those pipelines if the rates or surcharges are approved.
Deadlines to Comment or Intervene in Filings
The notice sets public comment and intervention deadlines at 5:00 p.m. Eastern on specific May 2026 dates (examples include 5/11/2026, 5/12/2026, and 5/20/2026) for the listed dockets. If you or your business want to protest, intervene, or submit comments on these pipeline rate filings, you must file by the listed date for each docket.
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