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People showed up at a public hearing on Monday evening in Charleston to voice their opinions about a proposed rate increase for Mountaineer Natural Gas customers.
Company officials have said they need approximately $12 million in additional revenue every year. That means the average natural gas bill would be about $3 more each month per customer.
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has been opposed to the proposed increase. Members and group leaders attended Monday evening's hearing. "This increase comes at a time where natural gas rates are very stable and affordable, so we raise the question, why now?" said Tom Hunter with AARP.
Many people on fixed incomes also attended the hearing to voice concerns over the proposal. Sherry Grubb is from Charleston. "I came here to fight the increase in the Mountaineer Gas. I'm a widow and a senior citizen. I can't afford it and I'm sure there are many widows out there and senior citizens who can't afford it," said Grubb.
More hearings are expected to take place in Beckley, Huntington, and Wheeling in the next several weeks. Any increase would still require approval from the West Virginia Public Service Commission.
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