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According to News10NBC, RG&E customers will see a $12 increase on their bills come May as part of a negotiated rate increase approved by state regulators. If you’re a National Grid customer and you thought you were spared, think again. Now, that utility wants to increase its customers’ rates, too. National Grid is asking state […]
Under new federal rules announced by the Biden administration, new vehicles sold in the U.S. will need to average about 38 miles per gallon (mpg) in real-world driving by 2031, up from about 29 mpg in 2024. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will require passenger cars to improve fuel economy by 2% annually […]
Gas prices in Rochester are going up and down at the same time. The national average gas price according to AAA is $3.54 per gallon and the average price in Rochester is $3.72 per gallon. AAA says the national price for oil continues to be low which is why the gas price nationally has not […]
Rochester’s gas prices have remained around $3.74 per gallon since last Monday. This comes after weeks of a slow increase, including by four cents the week earlier. Rochester’s prices are slightly more expensive than the statewide average for gas, which is $3.68 per gallon. That’s a difference from the national average, which fell by 7 […]
Gas prices in Rochester, New York are going down. Locally gas prices have continued to drop since June after prices reached the highest they have ever been at $4.99 per gallon. On Monday, the average in New York State is $3.56. In Rochester the average price of gas is $3.51 per gallon according to AAA. […]
Rochester Gas & Electric and New York State Electric & Gas announced the extension of a program meant to provide relief to customers. New York State’s Public Service Commission approved $672 million for a second round of financial help for customers who did not receive a bill relief credit during the first phase of the program. […]
A quick update with this whole RG&E situation the New York State Public Service Commision is expanding it’s investigation into the utility company. RG&E President and CEO Patricia Nilsen apologized on behalf of the utility provider for issues that include billing and meter read delays. She also stated the company is working to resolve and […]
We could be paying more at the pump soon as the New York State gas tax cap has ended. Since the gas tax was suspended back in June drivers in our area were saving $0.24 per gallon. No word yet if there’s any more gas tax cap extensions coming. https://www.rochesterfirst.com/economy/cap-on-gas-taxes-set-to-expire-in-rochester-residents-react-to-potential-price-hike/
After RG&E proposed a hike in its gas and electric prices and amid billing issues that we’ve investigated for months. Local grassroots organization Metro Justice and City Council Vice President Mary Lupien will host a town hall on Thursday to call for a public takeover. The meeting will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. […]
It looks like we will be paying more not only for rent and food but also utilities. There will be an increase in gas and electricity in New York State. The announcement came from the New York State Public Service Commission Thursday that utilities are expected to cost a lot more this winter. The increase […]