Happening throughout our country!-----Consumers Energy seeks to hike natural gas rates for Michigan customers by $248M - mlive.com

The ask would inflate residential bills some 12% over current levels if granted in full. 

• Michigan’s largest natural gas provider is seeking to hike customer rates by $248 million, a request that some consumer watchdogs say stands out in the context of recently approved bill increases.
• Consumers Energy filed paperwork with state utility regulators on Monday, Dec. 16 outlining the request, which comes less than five months after the resolution of its last rate hike...