Washington Gas Requests First Maryland Rate Increase in Five Years to Support Natural Gas Safety, Reliability and Service Enhancements

May 15, 2018

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WASHINGTON

Continued progress towards the replacement of aging infrastructure, ongoing network upgrades for improved service, rising cost of service, among main drivers

Rate increase request reflects no costs associated with pending merger with AltaGas

AltaGas merger to save customers $800,000 per year

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Washington Gas, a WGL Company (NYSE: WGL), filed an application today with the Maryland Public Service Commission to increase its base rates and charges for natural gas service. Washington Gas last requested a rate increase from the Commission five years ago.

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Washington Gas
News Media:
Brian Edwards, 202-624-6620
or
Financial Community:
Douglas Bonawitz, 202-624-6129

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