Arkansas customers of Summit Utilities will pay less for winter gas this year - KATV
Arkansas customers of Summit Utilities will pay less for winter gas this year | KATV
Beginning Nov. 1, Arkansas customers of Summit Utilities will pay less for their winter natural gas compared to the last three winter seasons, the company announced. (Photo KATV)
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Beginning Nov. 1, Arkansas customers of Summit Utilities will pay less for their winter natural gas compared to the last three winter seasons, the company announced Wednesday.
On Wednesday, the Arkansas Public Service Commission approved new winter costs of gas rates for residential customers. The new rate is $.7977 per ccf (cubic feet) which is down from $1.22 ccf in winter 2022.
The price of natural gas is passed through to customers at cost and appears on your bill as the "Gas Supply Rate" and that GSR will decrease this year by 34.8% compared to last year, according to an email sent to Summit customers.
Our team is dedicated to obtaining the lowest natural gas prices for our customers, and we are grateful customers will see lower bills this winter than they saw last year,” said Fred Kirkwood, Chief Customer Experience Officer for Summit. “We encourage customers who face challenges paying their bills to call our customer service department for details on payment and billing options and information on payment assistance programs that can help you and your family be safe and warm this winter.”
Earlier this year, the company was the subject of multiple 7 On Your Side investigations after they were being accused of inaccurate billing practices. Ultimately, the APSC investigated and found no wrongdoing- stating that gas costs were just and reasonable.
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