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Natural Gas Surcharge

Year Started
2001
What is Taxed?
Natural gas used by customers of a public utility gas corporation or interstate pipeline
Who Pays?
Gas utility companies; gas consumers
Number of Registrants
8 and 4 respectively as of June 30, 2009
Tax Rate
Varies, depending on utility's service area and program costs
08-09 Revenues
$448.1 million
Revenue Change from 07-08
Up 12%
Fund Allocation
Programs for low-income assistance, energy conservation, and related purposes
Citation of the Law

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