Summary
The council adopted a settlement letting Atmos raise gas rates about $13.37/month for homes and $44.82/month for businesses starting October 1. The negotiating committee shaved $30 million off the original request, but the deal was already concluded.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents will pay about $13.37 more per month and businesses about $44.82 more per month for natural gas starting October 1.
Atmos Energy, which recovers infrastructure investment costs through rates; the settlement modestly cushions customers versus the original ask.
Every Atmos gas customer in the city facing higher monthly bills.
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