FERC Publishes Standard Natural Gas Rate Filings Notice
Published Date: 5/27/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds that could affect companies and customers starting May 21, 2026. Some filings ask for changes in rates or special permissions, and people have until early June to share their thoughts or join the discussion. These updates might impact how much folks pay or get refunded for natural gas services.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Proposed Northern Natural Gas Rate Change
FERC received a negotiated rate filing from Northern Natural Gas Company (docket RP26-856-000) filed May 20, 2026 proposing a rate change effective May 21, 2026. The public comment deadline for this filing is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on June 1, 2026; the filing could change what some companies or customers pay for natural gas transport.
Reinstatement of Interim Rates Filed
Northern Natural Gas Company filed a compliance motion to reinstate interim rates for contesting parties, stated to be effective February 1, 2026 (docket RP25-989-008), with a public comment deadline of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on June 1, 2026. This action relates to the rates charged in that existing proceeding and could change how contesting parties are billed or refunded.
Trailblazer Annual Cash-Out Refund Report
Trailblazer Pipeline Company LLC filed an Annual Cash-Out Refund Report on May 21, 2026 (docket RP26-707-000); the report may result in refunds to customers. The public comment deadline for this filing is 5:00 p.m. Eastern on June 2, 2026.
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