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Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
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Defying the odds: City suburbs where home prices have risen most since the first rate hike -...
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https://montanafreepress.org/2024/09/24/four-things-to-know-about-northwestern-energy-rate-hike-request/
Four things to know about NorthWestern Energy’s recent rate hike request
Sep 25, 2024 - Montana’s largest utility is asking regulators to allow it to collect another $193 million from customers.
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Peoples Gas proposes rate hike. What it could mean for customers – NBC Chicago
Jan 5, 2026 - Peoples Gas announced Monday it was seeking a rate hike that could increase customers' average monthly bills by $10 to $11.
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PGE residential customers stare down possible rate hike as biggest customers drive demand
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https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2026/04/06/key-fed-official-sees-possible-rate-hike-amid-higher-gas-prices-inflation-concerns/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2%...
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https://www.ksat.com/business/2026/04/06/key-fed-official-sees-possible-rate-hike-amid-higher-gas-prices-inflation-concerns/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2%...
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https://www.dominionpost.com/2026/04/06/psc-approves-preston-psd1-rate-hike-comments-on-allegations-of-board-mismanagement/
Administrative law judge approves Preston PSD1 rate hike; comments on allegations of board...
Apr 7, 2026 - NOTE: This story has been revised to clarify that the recommended decision came from the administrative law judge assigned to the case. dbeard@dominionpost.com...
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https://www.dailynews.com/2026/04/06/fed-official-rate-hike/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
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https://www.citizensvoice.com/2026/04/20/puc-opens-investigation-into-ugi-electric-rate-hike-request/
PUC opens investigation into UGI Electric rate hike request
Apr 20, 2026 - The proposed increase of nearly $17.3 million would raise average residential bills by about $26 per month; PUC opens formal review and public input process.
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https://www.compuserve.com/news/world/story/0001/20260406/de214f6eb7853bef424967f6d1caf11d
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns - Netscape News
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https://www.9news.com.au/finance/inflation-australia-january-2026-cpi-interest-rates-implications/6b382a95-929e-4fda-9d88-1df3ed7cc0b0
Inflation Australia: Another interest rate hike 'inevitable' after inflation comes in hotter than...
Feb 25, 2026 - Inflation has once again come in hotter than expected, raising the chance of another interest rate hike ear...
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https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2024/07/24/another-southwest-gas-rate-hike-many-families-cant-afford/
Another Southwest Gas rate hike many families can’t afford | Arizona Capitol Times
Jul 24, 2024 - I strongly oppose Southwest Gas’ request for its third rate hike in three years. We must make a meaningful transition away from fossil fuels like gas and coal...
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https://appvoices.org/events/2026-duke-rate-hike-hearings/
March 30 - May 12: Duke Energy rate hike hearings | Appalachian Voices
Apr 24, 2026 - Duke Energy customers are facing another major increase in electric bills that could hit families’ budgets hard — just when they can least afford it. The...
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https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-04-06/key-fed-official-sees-possible-rate-hike-amid-higher-gas-prices-inflation-concerns
Fed official sees possible rate hike amid fuel, inflation concerns - Los Angeles Times
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target.
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https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/06/fed-official-rate-hike/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
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https://www.wcvb.com/article/healey-opposed-to-national-grid-gas-rate-hike/70352851
Healey opposed to National Grid gas rate hike
Feb 14, 2026 - Gov. Healey appointed the three DPU commissioners who must approve the rate increase.
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https://financialpost.com/news/economy/bank-of-canada-rate-hike-bets-unrealistic-jobs
Bank of Canada rate hike bets 'unrealistic' given jobs data | Financial Post
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Pepco customers face soaring bills -- and another possible rate hike
In Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, customers of Pepco said their monthly bills have surged dramatically in recent months.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/02/economy/boj-rate-hike-april/
Former BOJ chief economist sees likelihood of April rate hike - The Japan Times
Apr 2, 2026 - Toshitaka Sekine, now an economics professor at Hitotsubashi University, thinks there are more upside risks for inflation.
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/04/06/fed-official-rate-hike/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
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https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/power-grid/new-peco-rate-hike-request-includes-proposal-for-peak-shaving-distributed-battery-program/
New PECO rate hike request includes proposal for peak-shaving distributed battery program
Apr 3, 2026 - PECO has requested a $429 million electric and $81 million gas rate increase, effective January 1, 2027. The Exelon subsidiary plans to use the money on...
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https://www.utilitydive.com/news/peco-energy-rate-hike-puc/816302/
PECO seeks $429M rate hike, partly to reduce power outages | Utility Dive
PECO’s capital expenditure to net plant ratio is higher than that of 16 peer utilities, indicating a higher risk level, said a Brattle Group representative who...
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https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/07/regions/mayor-backs-water-rate-hike-in-cebu-city/2314822
Mayor backs water rate hike in Cebu City | The Manila Times
Apr 7, 2026 - A SMALL additional cost masks a broader challenge as Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival publicly backed the new water rate increase, saying it is necessary to...
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Fox & Friends correspondent on NJ rate hike 8.13.25 | Media Matters for America
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https://www.denverpost.com/2026/01/08/xcel-energy-natural-gas-rate-hike-2/
Xcel Energy seeks natural gas rate hike just after proposing higher electric rates
Jan 8, 2026 - Xcel Energy in Colorado is asking regulators to approve a rate hike and $190 million revenue increase for its natural gas services. Residential customers
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https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/04/06/fed-official-rate-hike/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
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Pound's Rate Hike Support Dented by Bank of England Intervention
Apr 2, 2026 - The Bank of England Governor says market expectations have gone too far.
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AS IT HAPPENED: Reserve Bank announces rate hike; Governor not sure if tightening cycle has begun;...
Feb 3, 2026 - The Reserve Bank of Australia has done what mortgage-holders were dreading and hiked interest rates.
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-federal-reserve-interest-rate-hike-possible-inflation-oil-prices/
U.S. Fed official says rate hike possible if inflation remains elevated - The Globe and Mail
Apr 6, 2026 - Rate increases would be sharp shift from late last year, when Federal Reserve cut key rate three times
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Pepco customers face soaring bills -- and another possible rate hike
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https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/michigan-ag-nessel-pushes-back-dte-474-million-request/
Michigan AG Nessel pushes back on DTE's $474 million rate hike request - CBS Detroit
Apr 29, 2026 - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is once again pushing back on DTE's request for a rate hike after the utility company submitted a $474 million proposal...
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https://www.9news.com.au/finance/sydney-reacts-to-iminent-rba-interest-rate-hike/8bb17c15-3a98-42ba-8ce0-9b9f58ba515d
RBA Interest rate hike: Borrowers fear more pain as banks predict two rate rises
Mar 17, 2026 - Sydney households say they will be forced to tighten their belts even further if interest rates rise again,...
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https://www.click2houston.com/business/2026/04/06/key-fed-official-sees-possible-rate-hike-amid-higher-gas-prices-inflation-concerns/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2%...
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https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-02-22/fed-minutes-quarter-point-hike
Almost all Fed officials backed quarter-point rate hike - Los Angeles Times
Feb 22, 2023 - Nearly all Fed policymakers agreed this month to slow the pace of interest rate increases to a quarter-point, with 'a few' supporting a larger hike.
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GIC savers catch a second wind as Hormuz blockade keeps Canadian interest rate hike bets alive -...
Apr 23, 2026 - The war in the Middle East has changed, but not its grip on Canadian interest rates
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Trump admin locks in 2027 Medicare rate hike, signals crackdown on rising healthcare costs | Fox...
Center for Medicare Director Chris Klomp joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to outline the Trump administration’s latest Medicare rate update, defend new efforts to...
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https://www.twincities.com/2026/04/06/fed-official-rate-hike/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
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https://www.wcvb.com/article/fed-official-rate-hike-inflation-stays-high/70942655
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Apr 6, 2026 - She said the Fed might have to cut its rate if higher gas prices caused the economy to slow and unemployment to rise. But if inflation remained elevated, a...
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https://www.wcvb.com/article/massachusetts-national-grid-gas-rate-hike-2027/70336660
State’s largest gas company asking for substantial rate hike
Feb 12, 2026 - If approved by the Department of Public Utilities, it would take effect next winter and could raise gas bills by nearly 10%.
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https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2026/04/06/fed-official-rate-hike/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
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https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/03/17/heres-how-oviedo-is-spending-the-money-from-a-stormwater-rate-hike/
Here’s how Oviedo is spending the money from a stormwater rate hike
Mar 17, 2026 - The city of Oviedo raised their stormwater rate last year and promised to start tackling a list of infrastructure improvements. Our News 6 team followed up...
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Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Apr 6, 2026 - WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the...
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https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/what-impact-will-the-75-interest-rate-hike-have-on-the-u-s-economy/
What impact will the .75% interest rate hike have on the U.S. economy? - CBS San Francisco
Jun 16, 2022 - CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about impact the Federal Reserve's .75% interest rate hike will have (6-16-2022)
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https://www.utilitydive.com/news/dte-to-propose-474m-electric-rate-hike-followed-by-2-year-freeze/818403/
DTE proposes $474M Michigan electric rate hike | Utility Dive
The utility also made a conditional promise to freeze rate hikes for two years if its request is approved. State legislators are weighing a proposal to...
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/06/fed-official-rate-hike/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
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https://www.courant.com/2026/04/06/fed-official-rate-hike/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains above the central bank’s target.
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https://www.news4jax.com/business/2026/04/06/key-fed-official-sees-possible-rate-hike-amid-higher-gas-prices-inflation-concerns/
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns
Apr 6, 2026 - A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2%...
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https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/power-grid/new-peco-rate-hike-request-includes-proposal-for-peak-shaving-distributed-battery-program/?article_rel_content_referrer=latest
New PECO rate hike request includes proposal for peak-shaving distributed battery program
Apr 3, 2026 - PECO has requested a $429 million electric and $81 million gas rate increase, effective January 1, 2027. The Exelon subsidiary plans to use the money on...
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Apr 28, 2026 - With the fallout of the Middle East conflict clouding the economic outlook, the SBP raised its benchmark policy rate by 100 basis points to 11.5 per cent on...
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https://www.michigan.gov/ag/news/press-releases/2026/03/27/mpsc-approves-276m-consumers-energy-rate-hike
Attorney General: MPSC Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike
MPSC Approves $276.6 Million Consumers Energy Rate Hike
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https://www.wral.com/news/local/duke-energy-residential-rate-hike-public-hearing-march-2026/
Duke Energy seeks rate hike as customers push back on rising bills :: WRAL.com
Apr 2, 2026 - Duke Energy Progress seeks an 18% rate hike as bills have already risen by about 22% since 2020. Customers push back ahead of a public hearing on rising costs...
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https://thenerdstash.com/north-carolina-rate-hike-sparks-backlash-as-duke-energy-pushes-18-increase-privatize-the-profit-socialize-the-costs/
North Carolina Rate Hike Sparks Backlash as Duke Energy Pushes 18% Increase: 'Privatize the profit,...
Mar 31, 2026 - North Carolina residents push back as Duke Energy proposes an 18% rate hike, sparking backlash over rising bills and record profits.
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https://www.2gb.com/rate-hike-not-off-the-table-diana-mousina-on-the-rbas-2026-dilemma/
Rate hike not off the table? - Diana Mousina on the RBA's 2026 dilemma
Nov 4, 2025 - AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina says that while the RBA held the cash rate at 3.6 per cent today, an interest rate hike in early 2026 is not off the...
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https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/04/06/key-fed-official-sees-possible-rate-hike-amid-higher-gas-prices-inflation-concerns
Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns – Winnipeg Free...
Apr 6, 2026 - Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
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https://www.theinsaneapp.com/web-stories/uber-sues-taxi-and-limo-commission-to-stop-driver-rate-hike
Uber Sues Taxi And Limo Commission To Stop Driver Rate Hike
Dec 12, 2022 - Uber Sues Taxi And Limo Commission To Stop Driver Rate Hike
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https://www.2gb.com/economist-reveals-why-the-rbas-decision-was-the-right-call/
Economist calls out government spending after rate hike
Mar 17, 2026 - The RBA has hiked the cash rate once again, but it’s left many questioning if it was the right move. Judo Bank economic advisor Warren Hogan says a hike had...
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https://katu.com/news/investigations/pge-residential-customers-stare-down-possible-rate-hike-as-biggest-customers-drive-demand
PGE residential customers stare down possible rate hike as biggest customers drive demand
PGE is asking state regulators to approve another residential rate hike – higher than its requested increase for its industrial customers – despite a surge in d
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https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9210078/reserve-bank-25-basis-point-rate-hike-defies-logic-for-australians/
Reserve Bank: 25 basis point rate hike 'defies logic' for Australians | The Canberra Times |...
Apr 8, 2026 - Reserve Bank increased rates by 25 basis points, hitting households hard. We reveal why this move targets the wrong inflation drivers and its real cost to you.
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/will-epf-interest-rate-rise-to-10-central-government-clarifies-stance-on-rate-hike-and-feasibility/articleshow/129967399.cms
Will EPF interest rate rise to 10%? Central government clarifies stance on rate hike and...
Apr 2, 2026 - The government has stated it has not received formal requests from labour unions to raise the Employees Provident Fund interest rate to 10%. The current EPF...
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https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10650189
Govt. to expand tariff-rate quota on mackerel amid price hike - The Korea Herald
The oceans ministry said Tuesday it plans to expand imports of mackerel through the tariff-rate quota system and release government reserves amid soaring prices
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