LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Homeowners across the Las Vegas valley are speaking out about their recent Southwest Gas bills.
On Tuesday, Deborah Gaeding made her voice heard at the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada meeting. She shared that she understood increases happen, but wanted justification for the amount and severity of the rate hike.
Las Vegas customers share concerns over proposed Southwest Gas rate hike
“You cannot justify double and triple gas prices and expect people to afford that,” she said during the public comment period. “There are families on fixed incomes.”
Gaeding said her bill in November was $60 on an equal payment plan. It jumped to $109 in December with credit. She reduced her bill to $70 for January. She said she got off the equal pay plan, thinking it wasn’t helping, and then had to pay out $197 for February.
Complaints have come into the 8 News Now newsroom through email and social media. Some people claim their bill increased more than 100% with some having to pay hundreds of dollars more.