FERC Receives Multiple Pipeline Rate Change Filings
Published Date: 6/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several new requests from natural gas companies to change their rates starting June 1, 2026. These changes mostly affect big energy traders and pipeline operators, and folks have until June 9 to share their thoughts. If you want to join the conversation or challenge these changes, now’s the time to act!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Natural Gas Negotiated Rate Filings
Several natural gas companies filed requests to change negotiated pipeline rates that are listed to be effective on June 1, 2026. The filings name specific counterparties (for example, Castleton Commodities, DTE Energy Trading, Freepoint Commodities) and various pipeline companies (for example, Iroquois, Equitrans, Florida Gas, Cheyenne Plains).
Deadline to Comment or Intervene
If you want to intervene, protest, or comment on any of these dockets, you must file under the Commission's rules by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on June 9, 2026. The notice states that intervention is necessary to become a party and provides eLibrary and eFiling links and Office of Public Participation contact information for help.
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