Natural gas rates might increase in June

  • The Lampasas City Council approved a 45-day hold on a rate increase proposed by Atmos Energy. Shown here is Atmos Energy infrastructure at the corner of First and Willis streets. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
    The Lampasas City Council approved a 45-day hold on a rate increase proposed by Atmos Energy. Shown here is Atmos Energy infrastructure at the corner of First and Willis streets. MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD
The city of Lampasas approved a 45-day hold to investigate whether a gas provider rate increase proposal is authorized under state law. The vote came during Monday’s regular council meeting. According to a report from City Manager Finley deGraffenried, Atmos Energy — MidTex Division filed for a rate increase around Feb. 26. “It is necessary to suspend the effective date for the increase in…

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