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Kentucky Utility customers will soon pay more on their energy bills

WFIE | 14 News · last updated

KENTUCKY (WFIE) — Many homeowners and renters in Kentucky will soon pay more for gas and electricity.

Kentucky Utility asked for a rate increase last year, citing a need to make system improvements due to aging infrastructure and equipment damage from severe weather.

State regulators approved the request.

The average KU customer will pay nearly $9 more per month.

The new rates take effect immediately.

Officials say this was the energy company’s first rate hike request since 2020.

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