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SoCalGas Asks For 13% Rate Increase After Exorbitant Winter Surges
"I am required to not use as much as I would normally use just to make sure I am not going crazy on my utility bills," Lunardon said.
March 16, 2023
For the past few months, keeping the gas on has been rough for both restaurants and residents across Southern California after rates surged during one of the coldest winters.
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"My bill has tripled," said pizzeria owner Alex Lunardon. "I am required to not use as much as I would normally use just to make sure I am not going crazy on my utility bills."
Now, the situation could get worse as state regulators fielded a proposal from the Southern California Gas Company to increase rates by 13.2%. While the utility company submitted the application to increase rates in May 2022, residents and businesses were stunned to learn about it after the recent hikes.
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