Delmarva, Chesapeake Seek Natural Gas Rate Hikes; PSC to Review Filings
October 2, 2025/
Delmarva Power and Chesapeake Utilities have filed applications with the Delaware Public Service Commission seeking to raise natural gas supply rates beginning November 1st, 2025. Delmarva is requesting a 43% increase in its gas cost rate, which it estimates would raise a typical customer鈥檚 monthly bill by about $11.33, or 13%. Chesapeake is seeking a 30% increase in its gas sales service rate, which it projects would raise a typical bill by $16.51, or 18.6%. Both utilities say the filings reflect pass-through costs of purchasing and delivering natural gas, while the office of the state鈥檚 Public Advocate has pledged to review the requests on behalf of customers.