PUC Approves UGI Gas Rate Settlement, Significantly Reducing Initial Increase
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved a settlement for UGI Utilities Gas Division that significantly cuts the company's initial proposed rate increase. The approved increase, which will be phased in over two years starting October 2026, is substantially…
Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, October 2, 2026 —
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has given its approval to a settlement concerning UGI Utilities Gas Division, resulting in a notable reduction to the company’s previously proposed rate increase. This settlement will affect natural gas customers served by UGI in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York region.
Initially, UGI Utilities Gas Division had sought a substantial hike in its rates. However, the approved settlement mandates a considerably lower increase. The exact amount of the approved increase was not detailed in the summary provided, but it is characterized as significantly less than UGI’s original request.
The approved rate adjustments are scheduled to be implemented in stages over a two-year period. The phased approach is set to commence in October 2026. This timeline indicates that the full impact of the approved rate changes will not be felt by customers immediately but will roll out gradually.
The decision by the PUC follows negotiations and review of UGI’s proposal. The settlement represents a compromise between the utility’s requested rates and the concerns of consumers or other stakeholders. Details regarding the specific percentage of the approved increase or the total revenue change for UGI were not included in the provided summary. The contractual status or permit status of UGI Utilities Gas Division was not mentioned. Inspection outcomes, code violations, or fine amounts related to this specific rate case were also not provided.
This outcome means that customers within the specified service territory will experience a more modest rise in their natural gas bills than initially anticipated by UGI. The phased implementation aims to provide customers with a period to adjust to the new rate structure. Further details on the specific financial implications for individual customer bills are expected to be released as the implementation date approaches.
Story summarized from the original created by Stacy Wescoe on www.cpbj.com, see more information here.
