UGI Proposes Natural Gas Rate Increase for Pennsylvania Customers

Public hearings begin Monday to gather input on the proposed 8% hike

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:55am

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UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division has filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to raise natural gas distribution rates by $99.368 million, or about 8.05%. If approved, the average monthly residential customer bill would increase from around $113 to $123, an 8-8.7% jump. The PUC will hold a series of public hearings starting March 30 to gather feedback from customers before making a final decision expected by October 2026.

Why it matters

The proposed rate increase could significantly impact household budgets across Pennsylvania, especially for low-income families who already struggle with rising energy costs. The public hearings provide an important opportunity for customers to voice their concerns and for the PUC to thoroughly evaluate whether the increase is justified.

The details

UGI's request would raise residential customer bills by about $10 per month on average. The utility serves around 690,000 customers across 46 counties in Pennsylvania. The PUC has paused the proposed increase while it conducts a full investigation into the reasonableness of the change. Customers are encouraged to participate in the public hearings, where their testimony will become part of the official record that the PUC will consider before making a final decision.

  • The first in-person public hearings are scheduled for Monday, March 30 in Lancaster County.
  • Additional in-person hearings are set for Wednesday, April 1 in Luzerne County, April 6 in Lehigh County, and April 7 in Berks County.
  • Telephonic public input hearings will be held on Friday, April 3 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The players

UGI Utilities, Inc. – Gas Division

A natural gas utility that provides service to around 690,000 customers across 46 counties in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC)

The state regulatory agency that will investigate UGI's proposed rate increase and make a final decision on whether to approve it.

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What’s next

The PUC is expected to make a final decision on UGI's proposed rate increase by October 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of public input and transparency in the regulatory process around utility rate changes, which can have significant financial implications for households across Pennsylvania. The public hearings provide an opportunity for customers to advocate for fair and affordable energy prices.