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PSC Announces Deadline in Spire Missouri Rate Case
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has established November 23, 2026, as the final day for interested parties to file for intervention in a rate case brought by Spire Missouri Inc. The case centers on Spire’s proposal to change its natural gas base rates across its Missouri service areas.
Details of the Spire Tariff Filing and Requested Increase
On November 2, 2026, Spire Missouri Inc., doing business as Spire, submitted tariff sheets to the PSC seeking approval to raise its annual base rate revenues by approximately $208.56 million. According to Spire, if approved, this change would result in an average monthly bill increase of about $13, or 15%, for customers in the Spire East service area, and roughly $10, or 11%, for those in the Spire West service area. The filing is part of Spire's ongoing efforts to adjust rates in relation to operational and other costs.
How to Intervene in the Spire Rate Case
Parties interested in becoming formal participants in the Spire rate case must submit an application to the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission. Applications can be sent by mail to P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, or filed online through the Commission’s Electronic Filing and Information System (EFIS) at www.psc.mo.gov.
If granted intervention status, applicants become official parties to the proceeding, which entitles them to participate in the testimony, filings, hearings, and other stages of the case as scheduled by the Commission.
Public Participation and Hearing Opportunities
The Commission plans to hold local public hearings, giving community members the chance to voice their opinions regarding the proposed change in natural gas rates. Dates for these hearings have not yet been set. Once scheduled, notifications will be sent directly to customers by Spire and announced through the Commission’s website, social media channels, and press releases.
Customers who wish to submit comments about the rate proposal can do so by mailing the Commission at P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, MO 65102, by calling 800-392-4211, emailing pscinfo@psc.mo.gov, or submitting a comment online via the EFIS portal at https://efis.psc.mo.gov/PublicComment/EmailForm. All comments should reference submission number GR-2027-0075.
Role of the Office of the Public Counsel in the Rate Case
The Office of the Public Counsel serves as the representative of the public in proceedings before the PSC. The office can be contacted at the Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, MO 65102-2230, by phone at 866-922-2959, or by email at mopco@opc.mo.gov.
Commission and Staff Review Process
Once a rate filing is submitted, the PSC typically has 11 months to issue a decision on the proposal. The PSC staff—comprising engineers, economists, analysts, and auditors—will carry out an independent, on-site review of Spire's books and records. This detailed review may take several months and helps staff form a recommendation. Other parties, including the Office of the Public Counsel, consumer groups, or industrial clients, may also present recommendations to the Commission.
For more details about the rate case process, interested individuals can visit the PSC’s website at https://psc.mo.gov/General/Learn_About_Rate_Cases.
Source: suntimesnews.com.
