CT Attorney General William Tong filed a brief urging the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reject a $193 million rate hike sought by Yankee Gas. If approved, the request would force the average customer to approximately pay an additional $43 per month on their gas bills. Yankee Gas is owned by Eversource. “The rates proposed by Yankee exceed levels that could be considered just and reasonable. Many of Connecticut’s residents continue to face difficult economic circumstances. Many consumers—especially those on fixed or limited incomes—are simply unable to absorb any further increases in their cost of living. These customers are entitled to expect that the Authority and all the participants in this proceeding will work to ensure that the gas distribution rates approved will be no higher than necessary.” – AG Tong