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FAQ: UGI's Proposed Natural Gas Base Rate Increase in Pennsylvania
TL;DR
UGI's $99.4 million rate increase request could signal investment opportunities in utility infrastructure for those monitoring Pennsylvania's energy sector.
UGI filed with the PUC to raise base rates by $99.4 million annually to recover costs from system upgrades ensuring service reliability.
UGI's proposed rate increase funds essential system upgrades that maintain safe, reliable natural gas service for over 700,000 Pennsylvania households and businesses.
UGI Utilities serves 700,000 customers across 46 Pennsylvania counties and is seeking regulatory approval for significant infrastructure investments through rate adjustments.
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UGI is requesting to increase its base rates to recover investments in system upgrades and maintain safe, reliable natural gas service for its customers.
UGI is requesting a $99.4 million annual increase in base rates for natural gas service.
Residential, commercial, and industrial natural gas customers served by UGI Utilities in Pennsylvania will be affected by this proposed increase.
This rate increase applies to UGI's service territory covering 46 counties across Pennsylvania where they serve more than 700,000 customers.
The request was filed on January 28, 2026, and is currently pending review and approval by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
UGI states the increase is necessary to recover their investment in system upgrades and to maintain safe and reliable natural gas service for customers.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has authority to review and decide on UGI's rate increase request.
The full announcement with downloadable images, bios, and additional details is available at https://ugi.reportablenews.com/pr/ugi-requests-increase-in-natural-gas-base-rates.
Contact John Mason at (610) 334-7135 or jmason@ugi.com for more information about this rate increase request.
Additional information about UGI Utilities, Inc. is available at www.ugi.com.
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