Atmos Energy rate increase settlement
Summary
By staying in the Atmos steering committee process, Fredericksburg gas customers get a small monthly decrease (~$1.28) instead of the 43 percent interim rate hike the utility had proposed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves gas customers about $1.28 per month versus a proposed 43 percent increase.
Every Atmos gas customer inside the city limits.
Every Atmos gas customer in the city facing higher monthly bills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 1, 2026
The council adopted a settlement letting Atmos raise gas rates about $13.37/month for homes and $44.82/month for businesses starting October 1. The negotiating committee shaved $30 million off the original request, but the deal was already concluded.
City Council - Mar 17, 2026
By staying in the Atmos steering committee process, Fredericksburg gas customers get a small monthly decrease (~$1.28) instead of the 43 percent interim rate hike the utility had proposed.
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