DENVER – UGI Utilities, Inc. filed a request with the PA Public Utility Commission to increase its base rates for natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial customers by $110.4 million annually. The increase would recover UGI’s ongoing costs related to system improvements and operations. If the company’s entire request is approved, the total bill for a residential heating customer using 73.7 ccf per month would increase from $104.47 to $115.74 per month or by 10.8%. The rate increase request will only impact the delivery charge portion of a customer’s bill. UGI is requesting that the new gas rates take effect March 28, 2025. However, the PUC typically suspends the effective date for general base rate proceedings to allow for investigation and public hearings. The full PUC proceeding is expected to last about nine months from the date of filing, which would delay implementation of the new rates until October 2025. Customers and interested parties may view UGI’s base rate filing materials at ugi.com and clicking on the “rate filing” link on the home page. Customers with questions may also call UGI toll-free at 1-800-276-2722 to receive further information on the proposed rate increase or to find out what actions they make take. UGI’s Gas Division serves over 700,000 customers in 46 counties across PA.
