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MidAmerican’s Gas Fee Hike Explained | Des Moines News
MidAmerican Energy wants to raise gas delivery fees by 5%—about $2.89 more per month—for most customers, pending approval from the Iowa Utilities Commission. The company says the hike is needed to cover rising costs for labor, maintenance, and pipeline upgrades, including replacing aging infrastructure and inspecting 24 miles of transmission lines. While customers may balk at the extra cost, MidAmerican frames it as essential preventative maintenance to keep the system safe and reliable. The rate change is set to begin July 17, but the Commission can approve, reject, or adjust it—and if they…
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