There are two components that go into a bill -- the gas cost rate and the base rate. This request is for our base rate. |
This is the first time we have requested an increase in our base rate since 2000. During that time, we have seen a lot of our costs increase significantly. |
We also operate a considerable fleet of vehicles. And, like everybody else, rising gas prices have hit us, too. |
We are operating under the assumption that they will extend. |