TXU Gas Co., a subsidiary of TXU Corp., on Friday requested to increase its natural gas rates in 437 incorporated cities throughout its service territory, which includes the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area.

The filing with the Railroad Commission of Texas proposes adjustments to the current rates that all classes of customers pay for the transmission and delivery of natural gas to their homes and businesses. The proposed effective date for the new rates is June 27.

If approved as filed, the impact of the new rates would vary by city, but a typical residential customer with a May bill of $55.01 would see an increase to $58.63. Systemwide, the request represents an annual revenue increase of approximately $69.5 million. This price change affects only TXU Gas customers and would not impact electric prices for TXU Energy customers.

“The filing is necessary in light of the significant new investment that the company has made to its pipeline and distribution infrastructure in recent years,” TXU said in a statement. TXU said it has constructed new lines to support economic growth in Texas and has replaced and upgraded existing lines.

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