Gas Companies File for June Rate Hikes, Comments Due Soon
Published Date: 5/11/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new requests from two natural gas companies to change their rates starting in June 2026. If you’re affected or interested, you have until May 18 to share your thoughts or join the discussion. These changes could impact gas prices and contracts, so don’t miss the deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
Two natural gas pipelines filed requests to change their rates: Iroquois Gas Transmission System, L.P. (Docket RP26-838-000) filed a negotiated-rate change to be effective June 1, 2026, and Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Docket RP26-839-000) filed a miscellaneous modification to be effective June 15, 2026. If you are a shipper, customer, or hold a contract with these pipelines, these filings propose changes to pipeline rates. Interested parties must file interventions, protests, or comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on May 18, 2026.
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