Customers decry proposed natural gas rate increase
Considering an increase in natural gas rates is unnecessary and unconscionable as families struggle with inflation, Kansas residents told utility regulators and executives during public hearings last week.For about an hour, customers of Kansas Gas Service questioned the need for a proposed increase and argued the company was lining its pockets with no real benefit to customers.“There’s too much profit in Kansas Gas — and greed,” said Beverly Jensen LaBonte, who said her husband works for the utility.
