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Mass Gas Bills May Rise Despite Lower Prices | Boston News
- Published
- September 19, 2026
- Duration
- 1:41
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- Last updated
- Sep 30, 2026
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Massachusetts gas companies are rolling out winter rate proposals that could hike bills despite lower natural gas prices—thanks to added costs for pipeline upgrades and state programs like Mass Save. Eversource plans to spread these costs year-round to avoid steep winter spikes, while National Grid claims lower gas prices will keep rates stable, though it…
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Massachusetts gas companies are rolling out winter rate proposals that could hike bills despite lower natural gas prices—thanks to added costs for pipeline upgrades and state programs like Mass Save. Eversource plans to spread these costs year-round to avoid steep winter spikes, while National Grid claims lower gas prices will keep rates stable, though it’s seeking a major base rate hike starting 2027 to fund aging pipeline replacements—raising eyebrows as the state pushes to phase out natural g
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