ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team 
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:48AM
CHICAGO (WLS) — Peoples Gas wants to raise rates starting next year.
The company says the hike would cost the average customer between $10 and $11 a month.
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It would go to fund pipe replacements, infrastructure upgrades and cover inflation, Peoples Gas said.
The company says the work will improve safety and prepare for cleaner energy.
The rate hike must be approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
Nicor rates also recently went up, as did ComEd’s.
“The big reason electricity prices are up, supply prices. It’s because of increased energy demand caused by data centers,” said Jim Chilsen, with the Citizens Utility Board.
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