FERC reviews gas pipeline rates and refunds ahead.
Published Date: 9/29/2026
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Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got new filings about natural gas pipeline rates and refunds that could change prices starting November 1, 2026. Companies like Cheyenne Plains and NEXUS are asking for rate updates, and the public has until early October to share their thoughts. If you’re involved or interested, now’s the time to speak up before the deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Multiple pipeline rate filings set for Nov 1, 2026
Several natural gas pipeline companies (Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Company, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, and NEXUS Gas Transmission) filed rate or fuel-retention changes described as "to be effective 11/1/2026." Public comments are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 10/5/2026 for Docket RP26-1271-000 and by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 10/6/2026 for Dockets RP26-1272-000 and RP26-1273-000.
Deadlines to intervene or protest in rate proceedings
If you want to intervene or protest any of these dockets, you must file according to Commission Rules by 5:00 p.m. Eastern on the specific comment dates (10/5/2026 for Docket RP26-1271-000; 10/6/2026 for RP26-1272-000, RP26-1273-000, and RP26-1274-000). Protests may be considered, but you must intervene to become a party to the proceeding.
Talos/Walter petition seeks expedited waiver and shortened comment period
Talos Exploration, LLC and Walter Oil & Gas Corporation filed a joint petition requesting a limited waiver of capacity release regulations, a request for expedited action, and a request for a shortened comment period; filing was made 9/24/2026 with a comment date of 5:00 p.m. Eastern on 10/6/2026 (Docket RP26-1274-000).
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