PURCHASED GAS COST RATE
On July 31, 2026, Mountaineer Gas Company filed its annual Rule 30-C application (Case No. 26-0703-G-30C) seeking authorization to adjust its purchased gas cost rates effective November 1, 2026. Mountaineer requested an increase of approximately $3.1 million, representing an overall average increase of about 1.9% for approximately 218,000 customers across 50 counties in West Virginia. The filing proposes to raise the residential pipeline demand charge from $20.59 to $20.91, along with increased commodity charges for all customers. The purchased gas cost rate would increase by $0.089 and $0.143 per Mcf for residential and general service customers, respectively.
The average monthly bill for a residential customer, based on 6 Mcf, would increase by $0.86 or 0.91%. The average monthly bill for a general service customer, based on 30 Mcf, would increase by $4.29 or 1.12%. These increases are based on the averages of all customers in each class. Individual customers may receive increases that are greater or less than the average based on their usage.
The Company’s cost for purchasing natural gas is reviewed annually by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC). These costs, which include charges for natural gas, transportation, and storage, are a pass-through to customers with no markup or profit margin. As with all filings, the proposed rates will not become effective until authorized and approved by the PSC.
