Bills increasing for Columbia Gas customers

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Columbia Gas customers will see their bill going up soon.

The company received approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) for its most recent Gas Cost Adjustment.

Columbia Gas says customers can expect to see 17.7% increase in their monthly bill.

The increase will remain in effect until the next scheduled Gas Cost Adjustment in March 2019.

Columbia Gas officials encourage customers to enroll in the Budget Payment Plan, which spreads winter heating costs throughout the year and allows customers to pay the same amount every month. The Budget Payment Plan begins in May of each year, but customers can enroll at any time by calling 1-800-432-9345 between 7 a.m. and 7p.m. Monday through Friday.