Paying more for utilities is frustrating. The extra few dollars can be an expletive-triggering exercise for Chicagoans every time time a bill comes in the mail. For those who don’t have much disposable income, it can be a serious financial burden.
Peoples Gas’ proposed $402 million rate hike is expected to raise the average residential bill by nearly $12 a month starting in January. The utility, meanwhile, continues to insist that the payments will stay “largely flat” because natural gas prices are expected to drop.
