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 rates for…