Current Date/Time: 5/3/2025 12:03:49 PM
Linked Consumer Comments
GR-2025-0107
| Consumer Comment No. | Date Filed | Consumer Comments |
|---|---|---|
| P202500886 | 10/25/2024 11:50 AM | Consumer is opposed to Spire procedures for inspecting gas meters. He set up an inspection but was unable to make the appointment. When he called to change the inspection, the company was inflexible, claiming the inspection was overdue. As a result, the consumer had to take off a day of work to allow access to his meter or face disconnection, including a new appointment and charge to reconnect service. |
| P202500901 | 10/29/2024 11:37 AM | "I am emailing to update you on this situation involving Spire. A couple of weeks ago, Spire sent someone to my home to disconnect my gas service. I called Spire as they had known for the last six months that this was in the process of being resolved and, until such time, I was paying my bill except for $100 that I believe was overcharged. I finally reached a supervisor who was willing to look at the numbers and they confirmed that Spire had in fact overcharged me. When Spire changed my meter in January of this year, they entered the last meter read wrong.* See attached for full comment |
| P202500930 | 11/8/2024 11:05 AM | "Spire is scheduled to be at my home, 6601 Waterman Avenue, 63130, to do a safety inspection of their meter. I appreciate they will be doing this. However, the "Window for Service" they gave me is "7:30 AM till 4:30 PM." This is beyond unreasonable as I, and I’m sure most of their customers, cannot stay at home all day waiting for this kind of service." *See attached for full comment. |
| P202501005 | 11/20/2024 2:17 PM | Dear Sir or Madam: I do not understand why dealing with you organization is like pulling teeth from a Hippo..." * Please attached for full comment. |
| P202501237 | 12/24/2024 9:39 AM | I am writing to vehemently oppose Spire's rate increases. The People are FED up with being strangled by rising costs, when too many are already struggling to meet their basic needs! With all due respect, the Mo Public Service Commission, needs to stop allowing these monopolies from putting Profits over Customers! (See attached pdf) |
| P202501265 | 12/31/2024 10:03 AM | I Strongly oppose. Spire is not doing a good enough job to justify a pay increase or a rate increase. I also should not be charged to opt out of smart meters. 25% of the population is electromagnetically sensitive, these smart meters emit harmful radiation. They affect our health, safety and welfare in a negative way. |
| P202501300 | 1/7/2025 12:20 PM | "https://missouriindependent.com/2025/01/06/missouri-bills-would-let-utilities-use-projections-to-set-rates-may-increase-prices/ What the heck are you guys doing. This is a Spire scam under your noses! |
| P202501662 | 1/29/2025 12:22 PM | "The additional charges on my bill are ridiculous. The additional charges are more than my actual gas usage.. $82.51 in charges/fess and $71.90 in gas usage! I am a senior citizen on a fixed income and this is really hard to keep up with. Please eliminate some of these fees." |
| P202501813 | 3/6/2025 9:46 AM | Spire charges outrageous fees. They also want to charge $30 fee for not wanting a smart meter. This should be illegal. |
| P202501879 | 3/11/2025 4:08 PM | The customer called and stated that they had gotten two late fees. They most recently received the bill on February 20th, and it was due on the 24th. Spire confirmed that the mail is running late. They said they could do it online or over the phone. They are dyslexic. They were able to get the late fees waived, but not for the next one. |
| P202502011 | 3/21/2025 2:38 PM | "The Spire utility company have been over charging their customers for the use of a natural resource and abused the power they have over their customers. We are being charged $20.00 just for being a paying customer, treated us as a entity with shares/ownership/partnership because we became responsible for a purchase/change that was made within the company without notification nor vote from their “customers”. "*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502068 | 3/27/2025 11:59 AM | "I am a Spire customer who needs help with my outrageous bill in which Spire is charging me double just for delivering the gas to the unit. Moreover, they stated that this is smth that is regulated by your body which is allowing them to rip me off. I am being charged double the charge for delivery plus other charges, taxes, pipeline upgrades, WNAR and the actual gas. These charges are bogus and made to take advantage of the general population and require the state to help me and stop this extortion. If the public service commission has approved these outrageous fees then they should never represent us the people or any consumer and should all be expelled from this disgraceful institution. " |
| P202502151 | 4/12/2025 8:22 PM | I am writing to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri's proposed rate increase in case File No. GR-2025-0107. As a resident of MO, I am deeply concerned about the financial burden this increase would place on consumers, especially during these challenging economic times. Many Missourians are already struggling with the rising costs of living, including housing, groceries, and healthcare. The proposed rate increase would exacerbate these financial pressures, particularly for households already burdened by high utility bills.The increase, which may seem modest, can be significant for those already facing financial hardship. Given these concerns, I urge the MPSC to consider the financial well-being of MO residents. Thank you. |
| P202502160 | 4/14/2025 8:20 AM | I am a current Spire customer, I am opposed to the rate increase GR-2025-0107. |
| P202502161 | 4/14/2025 8:27 AM | I would like to urge you to reconsider the significant increase that is being proposed. An increase of 14% - 15% is well outside the range of what most households are able to afford today. This is well beyond the current inflation rate, as very far above the salary increase that most local customers have received. We are a household of first responders, and our annual increases, if any, are never above 3%. (See attached PDF) |
| P202502163 | 4/14/2025 8:40 AM | I'm responding to the rate increase proposal for Spire as I'm unsure I'll be able to attend a public hearing. Based on my research, Spire reported net income of ~$236M in fiscal 2024. This reflects an increase over fiscal 2023 of $34M. The requested increase would seem to double their net income to almost $500M, all other variables held equal. Given Spire's strong financial position, a rate increase does not seem justified. The citizens of Missouri should not be charged to increase shareholder profits. I'm not in favor of a rate increase and am curious why the state would allow this increase. |
| P202502165 | 4/14/2025 8:43 AM | Dear Public Counsel, This is too much of an increase for homeowners. Please stay within normal wage increases of no more than 4 to 5%. Everyone knows how much prices have gone up and wages have not kept up. It’s irresponsible for Spire to request such a large increase. Furthermore, geopolitical reasons have already pushed winter gas prices to new highs. (See attached PDF) |
| P202502167 | 4/14/2025 8:46 AM | I am submitting this communication to voice my non support of the proposed increase by spire. I've grown weary of all the companies wanting to continue to take money from the consumer as opposed to increased fiscal responsibility. I am sure there's areas within the company that could stand some belt tightening. You can't continually just keep taking. People like me that are retired and on a fixed income cannot continue to bear all this burden. |
| P202502168 | 4/14/2025 8:49 AM | To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the announced 15% increase in gas rates. As a resident and consumer, I find this sudden and significant increase extremely unfair, especially in the current economic climate. (see attached PDF) |
| P202502169 | 4/14/2025 8:59 AM | To Whom This May Concern: I am offended that Spire is requesting a increase of 14%. These types of requests need to stop and they need to learn about sticking to a budget. They can not always expect the public to bail them out by always increasing our bills. The citizen's can not constantly approve an increase. I worked for over 45 years and did with very minimum to no raises each year. I suggest they look within their organization to find ways to save money to do the things that they need to do. Thank you for listening. |
| P202502173 | 4/14/2025 10:20 AM | Please let the records show that both my wife & I are against the proposed increase by Spire. This 15% increase by this fall is outrageous. We are both retired seniors living on a tight fixed income. We use less gas than ever before in our lives, but pay more more for gas than we ever did in our lives. |
| P202502175 | 4/14/2025 10:23 AM | Please let the records show that both my wife & I are against the proposed increase by Spire. This 15% increase by this fall is outragious. We are both retired seniors living on a tight fixed income. We use less gas than ever before in our lives, but pay more more for gas than we ever did in our lives. Our vote is NO Spire increases please! |
| P202502189 | 4/14/2025 11:33 AM | My wife and I received a letter over the weekend discussing the proposed 15% increase Spire is requesting for their services this fall. We are retired and on a fixed income. We have not budgeted for “crazy” high increases like these. While we understand their need to recover infrastructure investments, inflationary costs, increased cost of service and weather impacts, we cannot afford to “bleed out” these kinds of increases. With things continuing to increase, we ask that you do not grant these wishes and keep the price increase at or below the going rate of inflation. Thank you |
| P202502191 | 4/14/2025 11:36 AM | I've recently moved to the downtown area of Saint Charles in the Hidden Oaks subdivision. I'm curious what "infrastructure improvements" Spire has identified that they need additional funding for. They've recently been blocking off areas near the entrance to our neighborhood to do some sort of maintenance or replacement of lines, and they've just been crudely filling in the previously cement sidewalks they dig up with asphalt and spilling it everywhere. It looks atrocious and it's already falling apart. I've seen many other spots around saint Charles this is happening and if they can't put it back to at least the condition they found it in, frankly they can't afford to make the repairs. (See attached PDF) |
| P202502192 | 4/14/2025 11:38 AM | I reside in Arnold, MO I've received notice Spire Missouri has filed for a rate increase request of 14 % As you're aware this rate increase follows on the heels of Ameren Missouri requesting a rate hike increase of 15.7 %. Collectively the average resident would realize an increase of over $30.00 per month. In the big scheme of things $30.00 per month seems like a manageable dollar amount, however for many it is a lot. Spire revenue increased 13% in 2024 with a revenue of 110.5 million Ameren revenue increased 4.9% in 2024 with revenue of 7.62 billion It is my hope your commissions will deny both utilities requests.I feel they are doing OK.. |
| P202502195 | 4/14/2025 12:02 PM | Opposes rate increase. Rates are already high enough. Would like the PSC to deny Spire's request. |
| P202502196 | 4/14/2025 12:08 PM | "I think this is a bad time for the company to be asking for an increase due to the economic climate. I have been in this area for 16 years and I don't see that they've done any infrastructure in this area so for them to put those costs on the backs of all customers; I am not for that. I am retired and on a fixed income." |
| P202502198 | 4/14/2025 12:25 PM | I completely disagree with a higher rate for my gas bill. PEAK TIME SPIRE already collects a lot more money from Peak Time. 5 AM to 9 AM and 5 PM to 9 PM. Off-peak hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM and 9 PM to 5 AM. GROCERIES If my paycheck jumps from $12/ hr to $15/ hr, due to inflation, that's only really $30 extra per 10 hours. However, food prices are $2 more. That's an extra $20 per 10 items or $40 per 20 items, etc.. (See attached PDF) |
| P202502199 | 4/14/2025 2:07 PM | "I don't understand these catastrophic increases. How can they justify them? Maybe don't take so much of a bons!" |
| P202502200 | 4/14/2025 2:11 PM | "I am retired and on social security. I only received a 2% increase in my social security. Now Spire wanting 14-15%?! All of these increases are criminal! Spire had a revenue of $2.5 Billiion last year 2024. I might have to file a lawsuit." |
| P202502201 | 4/14/2025 2:14 PM | "I hope they make accommodations for seniors especially ones that are handicap. I am on a VERY fixed income. This will too much for the people. Many of us are already concerned about having to give up food or turning the heat on." |
| P202502203 | 4/14/2025 2:21 PM | " I do not want this increase. $14/month is a biggy especially when you're on social security and a fixed income. " |
| P202502206 | 4/14/2025 2:32 PM | *See attached for full comment |
| P202502211 | 4/14/2025 2:41 PM | "Good morning! As a senior citizen the proposed increase is not something we can easily manage. The $14 increase may not seem much to some but that’s a lot to our older citizens. Can’t they do better with money management? Thanks " |
| P202502212 | 4/14/2025 2:47 PM | "I am a disabled combat veteran and on SSI and if things keep going up, I will have to sell my house. I am very frustrated how everything is going up. I have lived in my house for so long and now may lose my house. I fought for our country and this is not right. |
| P202502213 | 4/14/2025 2:50 PM | "All of these increases are going to kill of the senior citizens. They are going to have to choose between meds, food, utilities, etc. This is getting out of hand. 14-15% increase?! I received $33 increase in my social security but did I see it? No with everything else increasing! When are they going to open their eyes?" |
| P202502214 | 4/14/2025 2:51 PM | Hello, Id like to voice my opinion on this increase. If there are already funds being collected under the Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS) the amount needed is already being funded. We should not have to pay more for something that is already planned and in the budget. I disagree with this increase. Funds should be allocated where they were intended to go in the first place. Its not our responsibility to pay more when we have already paid into this. Thanks, Heather |
| P202502215 | 4/14/2025 2:53 PM | "$14/mo is too much. I am barely making it as it is! Spire has ZERO ways of helping people that are struggling. I would like to rip them a new one and I will do whatever it takes to make them stop" |
| P202502220 | 4/14/2025 3:06 PM | This proposed increase of approximately 15% is well above the inflation rate. Please examine the Spire administrative and executive salaries (and bonuses) and ensure that those are reasonable. |
| P202502221 | 4/14/2025 3:08 PM | Please tell us how handing over every rate increase requested by utility companies, who routinely make millions in profits. The PUBLIC gets no choice to buy electricity or gas from those who hold these monopolies. People are struggling as groceries are sky high, etc. So jacking up utility prices makes sense to the so-called PSC?! |
| P202502223 | 4/14/2025 3:14 PM | I would like to urge you to reconsider the significant increase that is being proposed. An increase of 14% - 15% is well outside the range of what most households are able to afford today. This is well beyond the current inflation rate, as very far above the salary increase that most local customers have received. We are a household of first responders, and our annual increases, if any, are never above 3%. To increase utilities by multiples of what most of us receive, not only puts our household at a disadvantage, it also ignores any accountability on the part of the utility to challenge their budgets as consumers are forced to do. **see attached for full comments |
| P202502224 | 4/14/2025 3:17 PM | So Ameren is begging for more money, and now Spire is. Must be nice to push the rate increases on the public rather than having the CEO and the other executives of these money-hungry companies take a pay cut. Spires' CEO earns $5 million dollars a year. Privilege at its best. Public hearings are just a formality, and the rate increases will just be pushed through. It is a really sad world we live in..... |
| P202502225 | 4/14/2025 3:20 PM | "The last thing we need now is an average $15 a month increase when we have a rogue insane federal government running over middle class Americans. The Missouri government is no better. Soon everything will cost more and taxes will increase to accommodate billionaires in need. No to Spire increases." |
| P202502226 | 4/14/2025 3:22 PM | "Please NO. Spire just had an increase. Old people like me are going to have to choose between food and meds. I don't think they need another increase since they just got a huge one." |
| P202502227 | 4/14/2025 3:25 PM | "I have received the notice of the proposed rate increase Spire is requesting. I understand that Spire must increase rates $236 million in order to stuff the pockets of their CEO and top executives. They must really work hard to deserve a 14% increase. I wonder how many of their customers have received a 14% increase to their salary. I can tell you that all the other senior citizens on Social Security like myself never get an increase like that. If this increase is approved I can guarantee you that there will be an older senior citizen who will either turn their furnace down real low or don't eat properly or can't afford their medicine just to pay the gas bill. *See attached for full comment. |
| P202502228 | 4/14/2025 3:26 PM | I received a notice from Spire stating they are requesting a rate increase. As a senior citizen and disabled veteran on a fixed budget this increase will put a burden on me. What is Missouri doing to help people like me? |
| P202502229 | 4/14/2025 3:27 PM | I object to the approval of this increase for two reasons: 1. There is no explanation of any need for an increase other than the desire for more funds. 2. Given the current financial instability of our country and possible effect upon citizens, any increase in the cost of living should not be possible at present. |
| P202502230 | 4/14/2025 3:28 PM | *See attached for full comment |
| P202502234 | 4/14/2025 4:09 PM | *See attached for comment. |
| P202502237 | 4/14/2025 4:40 PM | I am on SSI and I cannot afford any increase. I've only been in their service territory for 2 years and have nothing good to say about their service. These industries need to take the elderly customers into consideration." |
| P202502238 | 4/14/2025 7:58 PM | The customer, who is on a fixed income, pays $76 monthly. If his bill exceeds $100, he won't be able to afford it, as he only has about $150 left for groceries after covering other expenses. |
| P202502241 | 4/15/2025 8:01 AM | "I oppose this increase. Senior citizens on a fixed income cannot afford this increase. This will make me have to give up a medication to afford my utility bill. " |
| P202502245 | 4/15/2025 8:24 AM | Do not approve this increase. I am not for it at all. |
| P202502247 | 4/15/2025 8:32 AM | "This increase couldn't be happening at a worst time, especially for seniors. I got a very small increase in my social security and my Medicare also went up. We've been losing ground for the last couple years and it's just getting worse. I can't handle an increase." |
| P202502249 | 4/15/2025 8:38 AM | " I am 77years old and can't afford any increases. I need knee surgery. After paying bills I am only left with $250/mo to live on out of my social security. They are always bragging on TV about how much they make and I'm going to have to give up food or meds." |
| P202502251 | 4/15/2025 8:49 AM | I am appalled at Spire's request for another rate increase for infrastructure upgrades.Why is it the consumers who always must flip the bill and not those profiting off of us such as Spire itself or it's stockholders?! I'm on SSI and currently on a budget plan with Spire.Last year my budget billing went from 45$ a month to 65$ a month,nearly a 50% increase! What have they been doing with the money from last year's increases? More greed from a multi billion dollar industry,when will it stop?! Please don't allow them to do this,don't they think there are enough poor people and seniors struggling to get by AND trying to stay warm through the winter months already? When is enough enough? |
| P202502252 | 4/15/2025 8:51 AM | The last thing we need now is an average $15 a month increase when we have a rogue insane federal government running over middle class Americans. The Missouri government is no better. Soon everything will cost more and taxes will increase to accommodate billionaires in need. No to Spire increases. |
| P202502253 | 4/15/2025 8:54 AM | "We just went through a rate in crease and my average bill went up on average $30 a month from 2023 to 2024. I am sure it is easy to show they need it, but do they really? Unless they show a lot of cost savings and reduce waist to improve their financial situation they can’t prove it. It’s Time they have to really show what they are doing to reduce cost before they should get an increase. I had to cut expenses in 2025 to pay my increase in all utilities and taxes to afford the utility companies increase, they should to. My opinion is that the MO Public Service Commission should decline their increase. |
| P202502254 | 4/15/2025 8:55 AM | I am writing as a concerned Missouri resident and Spire customer to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed natural gas rate increase currently under consideration by the Missouri Public Service Commission. *See attached for full comments |
| P202502255 | 4/15/2025 8:57 AM | I am writing to urge your office to stand firmly against Spire Missouri’s proposed natural gas rate increase currently under review by the Missouri Public Service Commission. *See attached for full comments |
| P202502256 | 4/15/2025 9:00 AM | "I am against the Spire rate increase at this time. While everything else cost wise is skyrocketing making it extra difficult to survive monthly bills Please don't let them increase more now. Please let the world calm down & adjust to the new administration tariffs that may or may not benefit the American people. Please don't let them jump on the "screw the customers, cause they want big pay raises" theory. Please wait at least a year & see if our economy is better!" |
| P202502257 | 4/15/2025 9:01 AM | This simple .35 to .54 per 1000 kw doesn't say anything. The percentage increase is what determines an actual cost. Who uses just 1000 kw? Last I knew of, Spire was requesting a rate increase of 14% then jumped it up to 30%. With a common summer or winter usage charge of $250 to $400 the rate would be $325 to $520. I am just using simple math and a 30% increase. I see misleading information in the equations used. |
| P202502258 | 4/15/2025 9:04 AM | I am writing with regards to GR-2025-0107 Spire's proposed rate increase targeted for autumn 2025. I am a St Louis resident and customer of spire for more than 5 years. *See attached for full comments |
| P202502262 | 4/15/2025 9:18 AM | How in the world are people on social security supposed to pay our bills . The cost of living , groceries etc has gone up drastically. We only received a 2.5 percent increase in social security. Please do not approve this rate increase . We are already making tough choices about health care, groceries medications . Now we get to be cold all winter!? What a shame . It will be blood on someone’s hands when old people start freezing to death . How about a 2.5 percent increase like seniors got ! |
| P202502263 | 4/15/2025 9:23 AM | See attached for Comments |
| P202502264 | 4/15/2025 9:25 AM | As a Missouri resident. I strongly oppose another rate hike. The spire should have use its already large profits to improve their service and other things. |
| P202502265 | 4/15/2025 9:26 AM | "Is there a rational provided by Spire for raising rates, given the current administration’s stated objective to “drill baby drill”, increase energy production and reduce energy costs? …or is the idea that their desired increase in profits is $290 million ‘more’ than the expected increase in revenue from the increased production?" |
| P202502266 | 4/15/2025 9:28 AM | See attached for comments |
| P202502267 | 4/15/2025 9:30 AM | I already pay more in what you call delivery charges then I do for gas. I am an older woman on a fixed income how do you expect people my age to continually pay your bogus increases. I find this 14% rate increase ridiculous. You are making it to where just basic household necessities are going to be more than anyone can afford. This is total corporate greed |
| P202502268 | 4/15/2025 9:31 AM | I find this 14% gas rate increase ridiculous. It is corporate green and puts undue hardship on citizens who are already under duress just trying to put food on their table. We already pay a substantial charge in what your company is calling delivery charges and now you want to raise gas rates again. Do you publish the bonuses your CEOs make. Maybe you should take that increase out of their bonus |
| P202502269 | 4/15/2025 9:33 AM | "I am writing to express my strong concern regarding the proposed rate increase by Spire Missouri Inc., Case No. GR-2025-0107. As a residential customer, I find the suggested 14% increase — approximately $14 more per month — to be excessive, especially given that natural gas rates have already risen significantly in recent years.In fact, over the past five years, natural gas bills for end consumers have nearly doubled. Spire Missouri has already implemented substantial rate increases in 2022 or 2023. Adding another major hike now, during a period of inflation and economic pressure, will place an even greater burden on working families. ..*See Attached for full comment. |
| P202502270 | 4/15/2025 9:33 AM | I don't think Spire should be allowed to pass on operating cost again. These plans should have been included in the last rate hike. These ongoing request for higher pricing can not and should not be passed on to consumers who can not absorb more of their operating expenses. I vote that this proposal be denied |
| P202502271 | 4/15/2025 9:36 AM | My vote is no. Spire has been granted several rate increases since they have taken over. Their customers cannot afford to keep warm based on the gas rates and yet they request another increase. I will be contacting Josh Hawley in reference to this request. |
| P202502272 | 4/15/2025 9:37 AM | "I am writing to strongly oppose Spire Missouri’s proposed rate increase under Case No. GR-2025-0107, which seeks to raise residential gas rates by approximately 14% or $14 per month. This proposal is out of touch with the economic realities that Missourians are facing and reflects a disturbing pattern of utilities placing profit above people."..*Please see attached for full comment. |
| P202502274 | 4/15/2025 9:44 AM | "It is difficult for me to justify a 15% increase in natural gas from Spire when my Social Security cost of living increase in 2026 is anticipated to be around 2.2%! How am I supposed to pay for this unrealistic increase on top of all of the other necessary inflationary items such as food, gasoline and medical care? Please do not allow this increase to be awarded to Spire as you will be a retired citizen yourself someday." |
| P202502277 | 4/15/2025 9:58 AM | "Last year Social Security increased 1.5%. As a social security recipient, we cannot continue to make ends meet with increases such as the 14% Spire is asking. I understand their costs have gone up, however, I seriously doubt their costs have gone up as much as senior citizens cost of living has. I therefore request that this increase NOT be approved. " |
| P202502279 | 4/15/2025 10:02 AM | "I'm writing to submit a comment against the price increase for Spire Missouri Inc. With everything else going up, that's the last thing we all need as consumers. Prices the company have to pay for gas should go down as we tap into our natural resources for gas now that Trump is in office. " |
| P202502281 | 4/15/2025 10:08 AM | hello I just wanted to share how hard it is for seniors who are a FIXED income to keep up with all of these price increases on everything. Please help thanks anne |
| P202502282 | 4/15/2025 10:20 AM | "These companies are already rich; how rich do they need to be? We cannot afford an increase." |
| P202502283 | 4/15/2025 10:20 AM | I just cant afford it !!!! I'm a retired senior on a fixed income and pay $70 per month for a single person. Seems too high as it is. *See attached for full comments |
| P202502285 | 4/15/2025 10:49 AM | "I am old, have had a stroke and on just $900/mo social security. Why do you keep doing this? Why can't you say NO? No one gives us a raise. This is going to start effecting my health. Ameren is also raising rates. What about us old people? I only received a small increase in my social security but Spire and Ameren are going to take it plus some. I am totally against this increase." |
| P202502288 | 4/15/2025 10:53 AM | " I am 78yrs old and don't get around very well so I will not be able to attend the meetings. My heat/gas bill triples over the last 2 years. My furnace is the only thing that uses gas. It's getting so bad I don't think I'll be able to afford it. The delivery charge is absolutely ridiculous! Spire doesn't deserve an increase. Older people can't afford another increase." |
| P202502290 | 4/15/2025 10:58 AM | " I am against the increase and hope they do not get it." |
| P202502292 | 4/15/2025 11:03 AM | "I am appalled at Spire's request for another rate increase for infrastructure upgrades. Why is it the consumers who always must flip the bill and not those profiting off of us such as Spire itself or it's stockholders?! I'm on SSI and currently on a budget plan with Spire. Last year my budget billing went from 45$ a month to 65$ a month, nearly a 50% increase! What have they been doing with the money from last year's increases? More greed from a multi billion dollar industry, when will it stop?! Please don't allow them to do this, don't they think there are enough poor people and seniors struggling to get by AND trying to stay warm through the winter months already? When is enough enough?" |
| P202502297 | 4/15/2025 11:46 AM | "It never ends. I don't see any major projects that would warrant an increase. It should not be approved." |
| P202502298 | 4/15/2025 11:57 AM | "I am vehemently against Spire's rate increse! They increased profit 13% last year, use that money instead of continuously increasing rates! Nobody can afford another assault from Spire! NOBODY!! I'm sick of greedy corporations milking the public instead of using their own ghastly over-charged rates already. There has to be an end to the greed." |
| P202502299 | 4/15/2025 11:59 AM | "It is not a good time for an increase. Not with everything being too high already." |
| P202502304 | 4/15/2025 12:14 PM | "I just cant afford it !!!! Im a retired senior on a fixed income and pay $70 per month for a single person. Seems too high as it is. I dont keep my heat at a high temperature...67°or 68° during coldest times in winter and 66° at night. That is within the suggested temps from the gas company.All 3 utilities want to raise the prices...very bad timing considering the economy. Also, i dont believe we should pay for companies up grades etc. That is part of the expense of being a company. I dont pay for food or gas prior to going to the location to purchase said food or gas. Same applies to utilities. Its bad enough that we pay a significant base price just for having the service and then the cost as read on the meter. NO INCREASE. |
| P202502305 | 4/15/2025 1:08 PM | " I want to vote against this increase. My delivery charge is more than my usage and that's just crazy!" |
| P202502307 | 4/15/2025 1:20 PM | "14% is way too much. I can't do that! NO! I am retired and on a fixed income." |
| P202502308 | 4/15/2025 1:24 PM | I don't think Spire should be allowed to pass on operating cost again. These plans should have been included in the last rate hike. These ongoing request for higher pricing can not and should not be passed on to consumers who can not absorb more of their operating expenses. I vote that this proposal be denied |
| P202502310 | 4/15/2025 1:30 PM | I am writing to both of your offices to ask that you REJECT the rate increase proposed by Spire Energy of Missouri per their letter sent in April 2025. (See attached PDF) |
| P202502311 | 4/15/2025 1:30 PM | "How in the world can they have the audacity to ask for an increase right now?! It's infallible! They don't have to do this now. People can't go to the store and are having to choose between good and meds. They are ridiculous asking for another increase. It's greed! I just don't understand." |
| P202502312 | 4/15/2025 1:33 PM | Please do the right thing and deny a rate increases to all utility companies. According to https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/09/15/us-is-becoming-a-developing-country-on-global-rankings-that-measure-democracy-inequality/ In its global rankings, the United Nations Office of Sustainable Development dropped the U.S. to 41st worldwide, down from its previous ranking of 32nd. Under this methodology – an expansive model of 17 categories, or “goals,” many of them focused on the environment and equity – the U.S. ranks between Cuba and Bulgaria. Both are widely regarded as developing countries. (see attached PDF) |
| P202502314 | 4/15/2025 1:39 PM | As residents of St. Charles County in Missouri, my wife Dee and I have received notice of Spire Missouri's proposed 15% rate increase request, which would be charged beginning in October 2025. We view any increase exceeding the annual increase in the Consumer Price Index to be exorbitant. Costs incurred by Spire for infrastructure investments and to cover the effects of weather and other uncontrollable acts should not be assessed directly upon taxpayers. |
| P202502316 | 4/15/2025 1:52 PM | We are a current SPIRE customer and do not believe the 15% rate increase should be approved. While we understand the costs of doing business have possibly increased but their rates are already exceedingly high! A 15% increase is just too much especially for us on a fixed income. |
| P202502317 | 4/15/2025 1:53 PM | We are a current SPIRE customer and do not believe the 15% rate increase should be approved. While we understand the costs of doing business have possibly increased but their rates are already exceedingly high! A 15% increase is just too much especially for us on a fixed income. |
| P202502318 | 4/15/2025 1:57 PM | Spire is requesting a $290 million increase - NO Oh, sorry, only $236 million as they want to recategorize the "temporary" infrastructure system replacement surcharge program (TSRS) into the permanent rate structure. As usual, they trot out the same justifications.(See attached PDF) |
| P202502320 | 4/15/2025 2:07 PM | The rate hike being requested by Spire should be denied. MO residents should not have to finance corporate greed. Spire request rate hikes regularly while the cost of gas decreases year after year. |
| P202502321 | 4/15/2025 2:09 PM | Hello! So Ameren is begging for more money, and now Spire is. Must be nice to push the rate increases on the public rather than having the CEO and the other executives of these money-hungry companies take a pay cut. Spires' CEO earns $5 million dollars a year. Privilege at its best. Public hearings are just a formality, and the rate increases will just be pushed through. It is a really sad world we live in..... Regards Steven Rettke |
| P202502322 | 4/15/2025 2:29 PM | No is my answer. You have requested and been provided a rate increase nearly every year while your customers freeze because they can't afford to pay gas bills. I am contacting Josh Hawley about this proposed rate increase. |
| P202502323 | 4/15/2025 2:31 PM | Good Afternoon, We received yet another notice for one of our utility providers proposing to increase our rates. Again, as we do not have a choice in who our utility provider is, we should not be asked to pay for the infrastructure improvements. Since this company is granted a monopoly in our service area with no competition to keep costs down and likely other incentives and protections, they should bear the costs of these improvements. Thank you. |
| P202502325 | 4/15/2025 2:35 PM | "I am asking the Commission not to approve this increase. I am on SSI and only get $900/month and already cannot afford the gas. This would be impossible for me to pay." |
| P202502326 | 4/15/2025 2:37 PM | I do not think we need additional higher rates. This state raises everything. We are struggling as it is. |
| P202502327 | 4/15/2025 2:55 PM | Why should we be paying for this increase? The price of natural gas has been going down! One month this past winter my bill was $380 and we are senior citizens and on fixed incomes. I know Spire makes money. So how can they justify these high prices? They got an increase in 2024! It's frustrating that it could go up another 14%. |
| P202502328 | 4/15/2025 3:12 PM | "I oppose this rate increase. Not long ago, they raised the price I pay for natural gas. People on a fixed income are very negatively effected by these rate increases. " |
| P202502329 | 4/15/2025 3:13 PM | "I am on a fixed income so $14 more a month is too much and I can't afford my gas bills now. I am 87 years old and on a fixed income. This is getting out of hand with how they are raising the rates." |
| P202502330 | 4/15/2025 3:25 PM | No, no, no, no, no, no! They've got too much already. My stuff is too expensive as it is. The PSC never says NO. They have got enough and spend too much. |
| P202502331 | 4/15/2025 3:26 PM | Is Spire aware of the BLS consumer price index? The CPI in Missouri is slightly lower than the national CPI. Spire is seeking an enormous 14%-15% rate increase when the CPI has fluctuated between 4% and 7% for the past several years. Just like Spire, I have infrastructure costs also. I replaced my roof this year. There was no damage or insurance coverage. It was just routine replacement for which I planned and paid out of pocket. Why does Spire want a rate increase of between 375% to 214% of the CPI? Will PSC force Spire to pay for my roof? Is PSC doing its job or are you in the pocket of Spire. Please reject or reduce Spire’s request to the annual CPI so you can protect consumers and not corporate buddies! |
| P202502332 | 4/15/2025 3:28 PM | "I am against this increase. Also, the only meeting close to me is in downtown KC during rush hour. why can't there be a meeting out in eastern Jackson County?" |
| P202502333 | 4/15/2025 3:36 PM | "I am against this increase. Everything keeps going up except my income. I work 2 jobs and I am a single mom of 2. We are barely floating by. I can't afford food. This has to STOP! |
| P202502334 | 4/15/2025 3:39 PM | I am concerned about the impact of the proposed rate hike on seniors living on a fixed income (such as my parents-in-law). If there was a way to mitigate that impact, it would be much appreciated. As a non-senior myself, I would be willing to take on the some of the extra responsibility in my bill. |
| P202502336 | 4/15/2025 4:11 PM | As a single senior citizen on a fixed income, and given the way our economy is tanking, I can't imagine adding any new charges to my monthly bills. I am hopeful that you consider some relief for senior citizens on fixed incomes in your new rate structures. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Kathleen Lee |
| P202502337 | 4/15/2025 4:26 PM | I urge the Commission to decline the requested rate increase from Spire Missouri Inc. We already pay a high enough rate as it is. The Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge is just a fancy term for an additional bogus charge to the bill that we are paying now. And Spire wants more. It's ridiculous. My winter gas bill is by far the highest utility bill I pay and if we have a harsh winter, it will be even more. I seriously doubt that the additional $14.00 per month is accurate. It will probably be much higher. The price of everything has gone up; my Jackson County property and real estate taxes have gone up; inflation is up, but my income is the same. Tell Spire NO! |
| P202502338 | 4/15/2025 4:42 PM | Hello- My comment/question regarding the Spire proposed rate increase is: is the CEO and higher executives of Spire profiting from this increase or will it be a net zero, meaning the increase meets the demand of the labor involved. Utility companies shouldn’t profit off of consumers. |
| P202502339 | 4/15/2025 4:45 PM | Spire Missouri wants to increase consumer rates by 14%. As a publicly traded utility, I would suggest that Spire lower the amount of dividends it pays out to its investors instead of bilking the consumer to create the $236M it seeks. This is a common sense way to control costs and keep rates manageable for consumers. Please add my comments to the official record for this case. Thanks, |
| P202502340 | 4/15/2025 5:00 PM | To the Missouri Public Service Commission: I am an AP Microeconomics teacher in St. Louis, and I am a customer of Spire. I am unable to attend one of the public hearings, but I here offer my comments to the PSC: When I teach students about utilities, I explain that natural monopolies such as Spire are often price-regulated so as to maximize social welfare while preserving the ability of the firm to earn a normal economic profit. In the absence of such price regulation, these sorts of monopolies--again, Spire-- take advantage of their market power to raise rates beyond what is efficient so as to return value to shareholders. However, society is as a whole worse off when we allow this. (See attached PDF) |
| P202502341 | 4/15/2025 7:38 PM | The average person is suffering increased housing and food and property tax rates. We cannot take increased gas rates as well. You are supposed to represent us and serve us, not big corporations. Spire had $81.3 million in income this first fiscal quarter of 2025. They do not need more money; meanwhile, the people you represent cannot afford these increases. Do not approve the increased rate. |
| P202502342 | 4/15/2025 10:37 PM | I am attaching my comments opposing the rate increase in the attached word document. |
| P202502343 | 4/16/2025 7:31 AM | Can we please not allow Spire to increase rates? Missourians can't get ahead. We get a 2% raise, then utilities go up 7x what our raise was. I feel like Evergy was approved twice in 2 years to increase rates. This is getting out of hand. These companies make millions as it is. They're not going to hurt. |
| P202502344 | 4/16/2025 7:33 AM | I got a notice in the mail about the proposed rate increase. It was addressed from Spire and everything about it made it appear like it was junk mail. Based on that, I don’t trust them. There would be a huge benefit from having their customers not informed, which would be easy to accomplish by making sure the customer thinks they’re getting junk mail. Please factor that into your decision-making. Thank you. |
| P202502345 | 4/16/2025 7:38 AM | To whom it may concern, I received notice today from Spire concerning a rate increase. I am unfortunately a customer of Spire and I cannot support a rate increase. My wife and I are of limited funds and any further increase in energy costs will be extremely detrimental to our wellbeing. Please, please consider not approving any rate increases at this time. Regards, |
| P202502346 | 4/16/2025 7:44 AM | To the MO PSC and OPC: The natural gas prices are already a huge burden stressing our budgets. I don't think a lot of us consumers can handle an increase for a long, long time. We have already taken huge budget hits in recent years. Just say "NO!" |
| P202502347 | 4/16/2025 7:47 AM | I am writing in regard to the proposed increase by Spire Gas. We do not have options when it comes to gas service in the Kansas City area. We have to have Spire. A bit of a monopoly. They are requesting a rate increase at a time when our economy and families are struggling to even meet the most basic of needs. $14 additional cost per month is a lot of money to many families. Is it really necessary at this time? Perhaps one might look at the revenues of Spire. They are profitable. Do they need to be more profitable at the expense of their customers? (see attached PDF) |
| P202502348 | 4/16/2025 7:51 AM | I don't have any questions, but would like the decision-makers to consider our current administration's actions related to tariffs, lost jobs, and how that has or will result in higher prices for consumers on most of our basic needs. Groceries and fuel are already entirely too high. We should not be buying eggs from Aldi at $4.79 per dozen or Hy-Vee/Price Chopper at $8.00 to $11.00 per dozen. We should not be making life's decisions at the fuel pump (do I get gas or pick-up my pharmacy?). (See attached PDF) |
| P202502349 | 4/16/2025 7:54 AM | I'm in receipt of the notification from the PSC regarding Spire Missouri's rate increase request. I just wanted to provide ASC with my reaction to the rate increase: (See attached PDF) |
| P202502350 | 4/16/2025 8:07 AM | I recently moved to Kansas City, MO from Kansas around a year ago. Today, I received a notice in the mail regarding Spire's request to increase the rates. They state this would equate to a $14 increase in the bill. They provided a list of public hearing dates. However, I am unable to attend those hearing due to work conflicts. I see I can write to you in lieu of attending a public hearing. I understand that in the current environment that costs of materials and labor has increased due to inflation. However, there are issues that cause concern about this significant price hike. (See attached PDF) |
| P202502351 | 4/16/2025 8:11 AM | As a long time customer of SPIRE and a Missouri resident and a voter, I highly object to a rate increase of any percent. But 14%?? I am 74 years old and on fixed income, if you want to call Social Security an income, and can barely squeak out a 2 or 3% increase a year. I don't know when SPIRE last raised their rate, but I would bet it was not 7 or 8 years ago. I would love to see what a different energy company would charge me. Oh, but wait, it's a freaking monopoly, and that goes on forever in every single utility. How about you try to make SPIRE live on the same percent of increase that every senior customer has to settle for? That's all I got. |
| P202502352 | 4/16/2025 8:12 AM | I do not agree with the proposed increased rate. I am against it going forward |
| P202502353 | 4/16/2025 8:17 AM | As a customer of Spire Gas Company and resident of Poplar Bluff, MO I am sending these remarks regarding their rate increase proposal in Case #GR-2025-0107. I am totally opposed to this increase proposal and do not feel it is warranted. Customers over several utility companies are always and frequently requesting the PSC grant their requests without giving the people any consideration. In nearly every case where companies request the PSC to grant their requests, always gets granted. It is time to consider people and their difficulties trying to live and pay their bills and REJECT these ill-gotten gain requests. (see attached PDF) |
| P202502354 | 4/16/2025 8:19 AM | "This year is an assessment year. DCI has approved increases in homeowner's insurance, and now Spire is asking for a rate increase along with many other utility bills going up. My suggestion is to have the commissions communicate and coordinate. There is no sense in hitting families/citizens of Missouri from all angles all at once with a barrage of increases. " |
| P202502355 | 4/16/2025 8:24 AM | We are responding to the mailing you have sent out for the Proposed Increase. This is no way affordable for families with large square footage homes and/or a two story. This is crazy, we need to think of families struggling to make a living with some working two or more jobs just to put food on the table, let alone to supply them with shoes and clothing. (see attached PDF) |
| P202502356 | 4/16/2025 8:25 AM | We are responding to the mailing you have sent out for the Proposed Increase. This is no way affordable for families with large square footage homes and/or a two story. This is crazy, we need to think of families struggling to make a living with some working two or more jobs just to put food on the table, let alone to supply them with shoes and clothing. (see attached PDF) |
| P202502357 | 4/16/2025 8:42 AM | "I am thinking about going all electric if the rates keep going up. We need to get up to speed and tap into the free energy that is available to us. We the people have the power to change the world. Companies need to retain the consumers by being reasonable in pricing for utilities. " |
| P202502358 | 4/16/2025 8:42 AM | See attached for comments |
| P202502359 | 4/16/2025 8:48 AM | I am not able to make it to the Spire hearings and I am sure my comments do not matter to any of you but I am going to say it anyway, this is ridiculous. I may get a 2-3% annual raise at work per year, (this year I did not get one) yet Spire as well as all of the other utilities and taxes can increase whatever they want, whenever they want. 14% is absolutely ridiculous. How much more can people take.. I do not agree with this proposal, it would be nice if you were looking out for the public |
| P202502360 | 4/16/2025 8:51 AM | First let's start with the letter you mailed out. Nice and inconspicuous of you to send looking like every other peice of junk mail that ends in my mailbox. This could have been done an a post card to make sure people see it and don't just throw it away so that you can have little to no resistance. Second, let's talk about the credits and lifting of sanctions to help you make cheaper energy. *See attached for full comments |
| P202502361 | 4/16/2025 8:54 AM | I am a resident of Poplar Bluff, MO and customer of Spire Gas Company. I am in receipt of letter regarding Spire Gas Company requesting a rate increase in Case # GR-2025-0107 *See attached for full comments |
| P202502362 | 4/16/2025 8:57 AM | See attached for comments |
| P202502365 | 4/16/2025 9:02 AM | See attached for comments |
| P202502366 | 4/16/2025 9:05 AM | See attached for comments |
| P202502367 | 4/16/2025 9:10 AM | Thank you for the opportunity to submit public comment on the subject line rate increase. *See attached for full comments. |
| P202502368 | 4/16/2025 9:12 AM | I strongly oppose the increase in the Spire gas rates under GR-2025-0107. The PSC needs to reject the proposed increase. |
| P202502369 | 4/16/2025 9:13 AM | I am writing to express my strong opposition to Spire Energy’s request for a rate increase. The proposed increase will place an undue financial burden on me and many others in my community, especially those on fixed incomes or with limited resources. With the rising cost of living and stagnant wages, an additional increase in utility costs is unreasonable and unaffordable for many Missourians. I urge the Commission to reject this rate hike. |
| P202502370 | 4/16/2025 9:17 AM | Why not? The price of everything else is increasing why not raise every users’s rate by an incredible 15%. I know my salary didn’t go up. The % increase of my 401K didn’t go up by 15%. Only costs. We wouldn’t want a monopoly of our gas service to lose out on making another $200 million. How about they cut costs or optional items like the rest of us? |
| P202502371 | 4/16/2025 9:21 AM | Hello, I am against the proposed rate increase by Spire. Utility rates are already high despite engaging in weatherization programs, and reducing the amount of natural gas consumed. If Spire is unable to deliver service without a rate increase, then another company should be allowed to bid for the work. Let us not oppress the poor any further. Thanks, |
| P202502372 | 4/16/2025 9:24 AM | Dear MO PSC: I am unable to attend a public hearing on the subject because I work full time, so I am submitting these comments. A 15% rate increase is unacceptable. Please provide some reasonable executive summary of Spire's justification of this rate. A giant report prepared by Spire will not satisfy this request. I imagine most employees got raises in the 3-4% range in the last 12 months if they got anything at all. The rate proposed by Spire is harmful to those on a tight budget, my children and parents come to mind. We all contribute to the state's economy, why is Spire justified such a high increase? I look forward to hearing from you and hope this rate is defeated. Gerald A. Beckmann |
| P202502373 | 4/16/2025 9:29 AM | "Spire's proposed increase is grandiose. I get it they joined a project but it's not that impressive to warrant 14%. The price of the commodity is not that high, it's all about the infrastructure. They are not treating the customers well. 14% is silly. I do not agree with this increase. |
| P202502376 | 4/16/2025 9:33 AM | " I am very much against this increase. I am on a fixed income and cannot afford it." |
| P202502377 | 4/16/2025 9:38 AM | "I am already on a payment plan because I am on social security disability. If Spire gets this increase, I guess I'll just have to do without gas." |
| P202502379 | 4/16/2025 9:40 AM | "Why isn't it going down? The cost of oil is going down so natural gas should be going down as well instead of going up. I am against this increase." |
| P202502380 | 4/16/2025 9:44 AM | As a Kansas City area Spire Customer, here are my comments regarding the proposed rate increase. Can you not? I know that’s a pretty big ask for a private corporation to NOT choose the money-grubbing option, but this is a PUBLIC UTILITY. What are people who are already scraping by as is supposed to do with an average of $15/month increase to their gas price? Go without hot water? Go without heat in the winter? Anyone who green-lit this decision never spent a day in their life wondering where their next meal was coming from, much less had to choose between groceries and paying one’s utility bill. Maybe think about tightening the belts around your own enormous waists before telling the starving masses that they stand to lose a couple pounds. |
| P202502381 | 4/16/2025 9:45 AM | We are 73 with very little income. We are not able to pay the billls we have now, and increasing our gas bill will really bury us in more debt that we can't pay. I would support this increase if we had any money to pay it. I think the proposed rate increase should be denied |
| P202502382 | 4/16/2025 9:47 AM | We are 73 with very little income. We are not able to pay the billls we have now, and increasing our gas bill will really bury us in more debt that we can't pay. I would support this increase if we had any money to pay it. I think the proposed rate increase should be denied |
| P202502383 | 4/16/2025 9:48 AM | "Gas prices already skyrocketed. These utility companies are gouging the American people. I have never paid this much for gas as I have this year. They are trying to get these in place before Trump's policies kick in to help lower things. This needs to be shut down quick till we see what his policies do. " |
| P202502384 | 4/16/2025 9:49 AM | I do not support Spires rate increase of 14% annually as its much higher than current rate of inflation. |
| P202502388 | 4/16/2025 9:57 AM | I am writing to submit my comment for the recent Spire rate hike request. Enough people are already experiencing a tight budget and feel that 15% is too much. I believe all utilities rate increases should be capped at no more than 5% every ten years. They don’t need to advertise on TV or sponsor anything since almost no one has no choice in another provider so they should be barred from this kind of spending and other ways they spend money foolishly. That just makes working families struggle that much more. Because of the essentials that utilities are they should be heavily restricted on what and how they spend their money with all of these rate increases. (See attached PDF) |
| P202502389 | 4/16/2025 10:13 AM | "We are against this rate increase. It would be great if this could be pushed off a year or two until prices on groceries, gas, and the cost of living comes down. An average of $14.00 per customer doesn't seem like much but to a family that is stretching every dollar, $14.00 could help a lot on their grocery bill to feed their kids or to a senior citizen choosing between bills and medicine. Our wish is that Spire will find other ways to cut costs or put off this increase for a while. " |
| P202502390 | 4/16/2025 10:17 AM | "I oppose this rate increase. This is detrimental to the people who are on fixed incomes." |
| P202502391 | 4/16/2025 10:27 AM | "What are seniors to do? We are on fixed incomes! I had my furnace set at 74 all last winter and froze and still had a $400 bill one month. There's got to be a stop to this. It's ridiculous. I don't think they need it." |
| P202502392 | 4/15/2025 | Toi is on a fixed income and cannot afford a rate increase. Costs are already high enough and for those on fixed incomes they are not getting enough increase to offset costs with inflation. She would like the PSC to deny Spire's rate increase request. |
| P202502394 | 4/16/2025 10:48 AM | "I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed increase in natural gas rates. As a customer and concerned community member, I believe that raising rates at this time would place an undue financial burden on households and small businesses, especially given the current economic pressures many are already facing."* See attached for full comment. |
| P202502395 | 4/16/2025 10:58 AM | "I am a user of Spire. I advocate no increase at this time due to the economic situation that we are currently in. there is too much uncertainty in the short- and medium terms to increase our public services, esp. Spire. I ask that the Commission reject the rate increase for at least 2 or more years until the economy settles." |
| P202502396 | 4/16/2025 11:03 AM | "This really bothers me. What do you think happens when they increase rates 14%? The city gets a windfall in taxes as well. They don't talk about that. They should make a law that when utilities increase they should roll back the taxes. I am against this increase." |
| P202502397 | 4/16/2025 11:10 AM | " I strongly oppose the increase in the Spire gas rates under GR-2025-0107. The PSC needs to reject the proposed increase." |
| P202502398 | 4/16/2025 11:16 AM | "This is no way affordable for families with large square footage homes and/or a two story. This is crazy, we need to think of families struggling to make a living with some working two or more jobs just to put food on the table let alone to supply them with shoes and clothing. I just can’t fathom you even considering this proposal when you can see month to month families and seniors struggling to pay their monthly gas bill now and/or they are so far behind you are possibly having to consider shutting the gas off. This is so sad with food prices going up and up and generally the cost of everything now. Sure hoping you will think of the hard working families and seniors and shut down this rate increase. "*See attached for full comment |
| P202502399 | 4/16/2025 11:25 AM | "Bills are high enough as it is. The rates should go down not up." |
| P202502400 | 4/16/2025 11:29 AM | "I am against the proposed rate increase by Spire. Utility rates are already high despite engaging in weatherization programs, and reducing the amount of natural gas consumed. If Spire is unable to deliver service without a rate increase, then another company should be allowed to bid for the work. Let us not oppress the poor any further. |
| P202502401 | 4/16/2025 11:32 AM | "A 15% rate increase is unacceptable. Please provide some reasonable executive summary of Spire's justification of this rate. A giant report prepared by Spire will not satisfy this request.I imagine most employees got raises in the 3-4% range in the last 12 months if they got anything at all. The rate proposed by Spire is harmful to those on a tight budget, my children and parents come to mind. We all contribute to the state's economy, why is Spire justified such a high increase? I look forward to hearing from you and hope this rate is defeated." |
| P202502402 | 4/16/2025 11:33 AM | " I am not for the increase. I am on a fixed income. Spire just got an increase. How do you expect people to live? They are saying it's to fix this and that but never actually do fix anything. So where is all that money going?" |
| P202502403 | 4/16/2025 11:34 AM | "Gas already went up a month ago. I hope they don't raise it up again." |
| P202502404 | 4/16/2025 11:36 AM | "Thank you for the opportunity to submit public comment on the subject line rate increase. But let's be honest. This is merely a legal formality and MO PSC is going approve the request regardless of public opposition. My feedback is these energy empires should take a look at their money management, particular the ridiculous multi-million dollar salaries and benefit packages they pay their CEOs and other C-level executives and be embarrassed they are are asking for customers, every-day Missourians, to pay $236 million when millions of dollars go out the door every year to their own employees. We had a rate increase less than 2 years ago, and they are asking for ANOTHER ONE???? Please vote NO. " |
| P202502405 | 4/16/2025 11:36 AM | "People are already struggling to pay their bills and getting shut off. 14% is unheard of and going to really take people down." |
| P202502406 | 4/16/2025 11:39 AM | I strongly oppose any increase in Spires charges. It’s robbery to increase customers prices, which are already unfairly high. I pay more in customer charges/ delivery fees and all these made up fees than for the usage itself. The usage of actual gas that I pay for is essentially 1/3rd of my entire bill. It’s absolute insanity that anyone allows this to happen. Spire is robbing its customers and there’s essentially nothing anyone can do about it. Disgusting that they are applying to increase profits by $300 million more dollars. It’s simply unfair and wrong. |
| P202502407 | 4/16/2025 11:50 AM | We have received Spire’s “Notice of Local Public Hearings and Request for Comments Regarding Proposed Increase – GR-2025-0107”. We are unable to attend a public hearing. We are senior citizens living on a fixed income and we object to any increase by Spire. Thank you. Harold and Sharon Barron. |
| P202502409 | 4/16/2025 1:17 PM | "No! I do not think they need another increase. They just got a big one last year. They don't need anymore. I'm an older lady. If these keep going up I'm going to have to start choosing between food and my meds." |
| P202502410 | 4/16/2025 1:18 PM | "Rates are already too high. I'm barely making it. I can't afford this increase." |
| P202502411 | 4/16/2025 1:33 PM | " I am reaching out because Spire Missouri plans to increase our bills by 14%. This is a significant increase with no justification provided. They did not give any examples of how they will improve service. In this economy, people cannot afford this increase. Please do not approve. " |
| P202502412 | 4/16/2025 1:37 PM | " I am writing this email in regard to a proposed rate increase by Spire., I implore you to decline this proposed increase in rates. *See attached for full comment. |
| P202502413 | 4/16/2025 1:41 PM | "Why not? The price of everything else is increasing why not raise every users’ rate by an incredible 15%. I know my salary didn’t go up. The % increase of my 401K didn’t go up by 15%. Only costs. We wouldn’t want a monopoly of our gas service to lose out on making another $200 million. How about they cut costs or optional items like the rest of us? |
| P202502414 | 4/16/2025 1:44 PM | "Any increase is costly. I am 88yrs old and don't want to pay anymore than I can afford." |
| P202502415 | 4/16/2025 1:48 PM | I am totally against any rate increase! Already pay high bills and if rates continue to rise no one will be able to afford then what is going to happen? Think the $20.00 monthly rental fee for the meter is ridiculous. Was not notified of being charged for the meter. |
| P202502417 | 4/16/2025 2:06 PM | "am writing to express my feedback and comments regarding Spire Energy's request for a rate increase. I want to express my strong opposition to Spire Energy’s request for a rate increase. The proposed increase will place an undue financial burden on me and many others in my community, especially those on fixed incomes or with limited resources. With the rising cost of living and stagnant wages, an additional increase in utility costs is unreasonable and unaffordable for many Missourians. I urge the Commission to reject this rate hike." |
| P202502418 | 4/16/2025 2:07 PM | I find the rate increase percentage absolutely absurd, the way the economy is going and the way everything has been going for you to increase your rates is absolutely absurd. I hear by rebuke and dispute the rate increase and I am not okay with it so I would like a clear explanation, and a very good explanation as to why you think I should pay more for not changing my style of living |
| P202502419 | 4/16/2025 2:09 PM | "I strongly oppose any increase in Spires charges. It’s robbery to increase customers prices, which are already unfairly high. I pay more in customer charges/ delivery fees and all these made up fees than for the usage itself. The usage of actual gas that I pay for is essentially 1/3rd of my entire bill. It’s absolute insanity that anyone allows this to happen. Spire is robbing its customers and there’s essentially nothing anyone can do about it. Disgusting that they are applying to increase profits by $300 million more dollars. It’s simply unfair and wrong. " |
| P202502420 | 4/16/2025 2:10 PM | To the MO PSC and OPC: The natural gas prices are already a huge burden stressing our budgets. I don't think a lot of us consumers can handle an increase for a long, long time. We have already taken huge budget hits in recent years. Just say "NO!" |
| P202502421 | 4/16/2025 2:20 PM | "I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed rate increase by Spire Missouri under case number GR-2025-0107. At a time when many households are already facing high utility costs and economic uncertainty, this increase would place an undue burden on Missouri residents. Spire’s most recent financial disclosures indicate the company maintains sufficient financial strength and liquidity to operate effectively without placing additional strain on ratepayers. Given this position, the proposed increase appears less a matter of necessity and more a case of opportunistic cost-shifting. I urge the Commission to carefully scrutinize this proposal and prioritize affordability and accountability in its decision-making." |
| P202502422 | 4/16/2025 2:26 PM | "I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed rate increase by Spire Missouri under case number GR-2025-0107. At a time when many households are already facing high utility costs and economic uncertainty, this increase would place an undue burden on Missouri residents, additionally, they increased their rates only 5 months ago. Spire’s most recent financial disclosures indicate the company maintains sufficient financial strength and liquidity to operate effectively without placing additional strain on ratepayers. Given this position, the proposed increase appears less a matter of necessity and more a case of opportunistic cost-shifting. I urge the Commission to carefully scrutinize this proposal and prioritize affordability " |
| P202502423 | 4/16/2025 2:29 PM | I wish to oppose the proposed 15% rate increase Spire is requesting. For those of us seniors living on a fixed income, this increase is exorbitant. Our Social Security benefits are certainly not going to increase in an amount sufficient to offset this. I would suggest Spire review its operations more closely and find ways to reduce their costs and propose a more reasonable rate adjustment. |
| P202502424 | 4/16/2025 2:29 PM | "I am writing to express my vehement opposition to the proposed rate increase by Spire Missouri under case number GR-2025-0107. It is absolutely unconscionable that during a time when many households are already facing high utility costs and economic uncertainty that Spire would consider an increase. This increase would place an undue burden on Missouri residents, additionally, they increased their rates only 5 months ago." *See attached for full comment. |
| P202502425 | 4/16/2025 2:31 PM | "I read it. The proposed 15% increase references only residential customers. Will this affect commercial customers as well? Would increase affect usage rates or just 15% of the account cost only?" |
| P202502426 | 4/16/2025 2:35 PM | "I wish to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri's proposed rate increase (case number GR-2025-0107) due to the negative impact it would have on consumers. Many families in Missouri are already finding it difficult to manage high utility costs in the current economic climate. Imposing another rate increase, particularly so soon after the hike implemented just five months ago, would exacerbate these financial pressures significantly. Spire's reported financial health suggests the company is capable of maintaining its operations without this additional burden on its customers. From a ratepayer perspective, this proposed increase feels less like a necessary adjustment and more like an opportunistic charge."*See Attached |
| P202502427 | 4/16/2025 2:42 PM | "I wish to comment on the proposed increase to my Spire bill, scheduled to be imposed in October 2025. If $54 million of the proposed $290 million increase is already being collected, why the request for that full amount?" *See attached for full comment |
| P202502428 | 4/16/2025 2:53 PM | "We are writing to express our strong opposition to the proposed 14% increase in gas rates. As senior citizens living on a fixed income, we are deeply concerned about the burden this increase would place on our already stretched household budget." *See Attached for full comment |
| P202502429 | 4/16/2025 2:58 PM | "I am 89 years old. I think if Spire feels the need it then we need to do what is necessary to keep gas coming to our homes." |
| P202502430 | 4/16/2025 3:00 PM | "I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed rate increase by Spire Missouri under case number GR-2025-0107. Many families are already facing high utility costs and economic uncertainty and this increase would place an even more burden on them. Spire’s most recent financial disclosures indicate the company has the financial strength to operate effectively without this rate increase on ratepayers. As such this proposed increase appears less a matter of necessity and more a case of opportunistic cost-shifting. I urge the Commission to carefully examine this proposal and prioritize affordability and accountability in its decision-making in these difficult economic times." |
| P202502431 | 4/16/2025 3:01 PM | "A lot of people can't afford this, I know I can't afford it." |
| P202502432 | 4/16/2025 3:05 PM | "I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed rate increase by Spire #GR-2025-0107. At a time when many households are already facing high utility costs and economic uncertainty, this increase would place an undue burden on Missouri residents, additionally, they increased their rates only 5 months ago. Spire’s most recent financial disclosures indicate the company maintains sufficient financial strength and liquidity to operate effectively without placing additional strain on ratepayers. Given this position, the proposed increase appears less a matter of necessity and more a case of opportunistic cost-shifting. I urge you to carefully scrutinize this proposal and prioritize affordability and accountability in its decision-making." |
| P202502434 | 4/16/2025 4:20 PM | I am writing as a concerned Missouri resident to strongly oppose the proposed gas rate increase. Gas prices are already a significant expense for many households, and any additional increase would place an even heavier burden on families and individuals who are already struggling with the rising cost of living. Heating our homes and cooking meals are basic necessities—not luxuries—and making them more expensive is both unfair and harmful. At a time when so many Missourians are working hard just to make ends meet, I urge you to stand with the people of this state and reject this proposed rate hike. Our public utilities should serve the public good, not prioritize corporate profits. Thank you for time and thoughtful consideration. |
| P202502435 | 4/16/2025 4:22 PM | I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502437 | 4/16/2025 4:28 PM | Dear Missouri Public Service Commission and Office of the Public Counsel, I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502438 | 4/16/2025 4:31 PM | I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502439 | 4/16/2025 4:34 PM | I am a customer of Liberty Utilities. I have concerns with their billing practices. This month I have received 11 of the same bill for my primary residence at 923 E Harrison St Republic MO. Those 11 bills have the same amount due and due date. In addition I have received one bill with different information. I had previously spoke with their billing department (a few months ago) because I was not receiving bills and then ended up having to pay a very large amount all at once. Something is not right about their billing, and the people in customer service are not able to specifically identify the problem or give any solutions. This seems very concerning and worthy of investigation. (see attached PDF) |
| P202502440 | 4/16/2025 4:37 PM | Once again, a monopoly Utility asking for a rate increase. I am sure you will give them some of an approval as always and then later they will ask for another. So eventually they get it all just not at once. Why don't you ALL stand up and deny them. (see attached PDF) |
| P202502441 | 4/16/2025 4:37 PM | Dear Missouri Public Service Commission and Office of the Public Counsel, I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502442 | 4/16/2025 4:38 PM | For those of us seniors living on a fixed income, a rate increase of approximately 15% seems exorbitant! Is there any possibility that our Social Security benefits will increase accordingly? Of course, not! I think Spire should examine its operations more closely and reduce the proposed rate increase to something that their customers can live with. Thank you for your consideration. |
| P202502443 | 4/16/2025 4:40 PM | They have a monopoly where they have crept up costs according to their stock profile. Just a few short years ago their brand new CEO was congratulated by having their most profitable year ever. Instead of gouging customers without choice and paying dividends while firmly patting themselves on the back they can throw some of that back into their own business like everyone else. I condemn spire and all fossil fuels. We should be moving to renewables. |
| P202502444 | 4/16/2025 4:44 PM | As a Saint Louis citizen and forced customer of Spire, do not let them increase their rate on us. The increase in the cost of bills for my family is raising far quicker than our wages and I think I can speak for most people in that aspect. Please deny their request. |
| P202502447 | 4/16/2025 4:56 PM | I would like to offer my opinion on the proposed 14% rate increase. The letter states that for the average residential customer, the proposed increase would be approximately 15% or $14 per month. I shouldn’t have to point that a 14% increase is much more than the average resident will see their base pay rise this year. For those on a fixed income, many of whom are struggling with double digit property tax rate increases, $170 a year may mean having to cut other basic items and services that they are ill equipped to manage without. (see attached PDF) |
| P202502448 | 4/16/2025 5:01 PM | I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502449 | 4/16/2025 5:02 PM | I am contesting the rate increase for the Above! ABSOLUTELY NOT! It's bad enough they get to charge more in Summer when too hot and Winter when it's too cold! GIVE ME A BREAK! Do other entities get more money, let's say, At Christmas when workers are wore out from so many transactions? NO Do Restaurants get more money on Holidays because they get busier? NO Why do you get to charge more because of demand? Shame on you! I wish I could contest in person, but I am unable to, due to life's responsibilities. |
| P202502450 | 4/16/2025 5:04 PM | I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed rate increase by Spire. At a time when many households are already facing high utility costs and economic uncertainty, this increase would place an undue burden on Missouri residents. Spire’s most recent financial disclosures indicate the company maintains sufficient financial strength and liquidity to operate effectively without placing additional strain on ratepayers. Given this position, the proposed increase appears less a matter of necessity and more a case of opportunistic cost-shifting. I urge the Commission to carefully scrutinize this proposal and prioritize affordability and accountability in its decision-making. Thank you for your attention to this matter. |
| P202502451 | 4/16/2025 5:05 PM | I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed rate increase by Spire. At a time when many households are already facing high utility costs and economic uncertainty, this increase would place an undue burden on Missouri residents. Spire’s most recent financial disclosures indicate the company maintains sufficient financial strength and liquidity to operate effectively without placing additional strain on ratepayers. Given this position, the proposed increase appears less a matter of necessity and more a case of opportunistic cost-shifting. I urge the Commission to carefully scrutinize this proposal and prioritize affordability and accountability in its decision-making. Thank you for your attention to this matter, |
| P202502452 | 4/16/2025 5:11 PM | I believe this Spire rate hike for a multi-million dollar company is very pathetic and not in the best interest of any of the consumers. I would like to know has Spire done anything to help this state or its citizens? Do they not make enough profits off our hard-earned money we work for? (See attached PDF) |
| P202502453 | 4/16/2025 5:13 PM | if Spire is a public utility, then their mission is to provide necessary services for citizens, without a need to turn a profit. if Spire is a private for profit business entity, then some years, your don't make a profit because circumstances changed. some years you make a profit but it is not necessarily a greater profit than the previous year. prices have not gone down for anything since Jan 20 for we the consumers. we don't have more and more and more income to pay more and more for every item we buy. utilities are NOT optional- we cannot eliminate them from our budget. and there is no competitor to provide a better deal. NO MORE RATE INCREASES!!!!! |
| P202502454 | 4/16/2025 5:14 PM | I do not want this tax increase! We are paying the tax hike now from the last time and my bill has doubled. It’s ridiculous, I am on a fixed income and my bill is too expensive as it is. Thank you for letting me express my opinion and concern. |
| P202502455 | 4/16/2025 6:52 PM | Hello, I received a notice that Spire is seeking to increase their rate. I currently have 3 rental properties in Kansas City, Missouri. While this increase would only impact me when my properties are vacant, it would negatively impact my tenants by making their utilities more expensive. Many people are struggling with inflated prices for just about everything. This does not need to be another example of these higher prices. On behalf of any Kansas City residents that become tenants of my properties, I request that this rate increase be rejected and that the rate remains as it is today. Thank you. |
| P202502456 | 4/17/2025 7:51 AM | "Are you guys seriously going to let every single one of our utility companies ask for a 15% increase this year?!! The greed of these companies is astounding! Every single year one or several of them is begging for money and every single time you guys go ahead and approve them. The water company literally held you guys hostage with this whole, "it's either 15% now or 75% increase tomorrow" nonsense, or whatever lame crap they proposed last year. "*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502459 | 4/17/2025 7:59 AM | "We are firmly against any and all increases to Spire Missouri Inc (and its affiliates) rates, surcharges and revenues. Therefore, we are also against the approximate 14% or $236/$290 million or 15% or $14 per month rate increases (we do not support an increase of any amount). The current funds Spire collects should be plenty to cover infrastructure investments and inflationary costs (due to increased cost of service, weather events, conservation impacts, etc). Spire Missouri, Inc. should manage its budget more efficiently, plan better and cut back on executive salaries. Asking customers to pay more is not in our best interests and we do not agree with the increase. " |
| P202502460 | 4/17/2025 8:06 AM | "I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits .I urge you to reject this rate increase. |
| P202502461 | 4/17/2025 8:10 AM | I'm writing to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri's proposed 14% rate increase ($236 million). This would raise the average residential bill by approximately 15% or $14 monthly, creating a significant financial burden during already challenging economic times. While I understand infrastructure investments are necessary, this increase seems excessive. Many Missouri families, including mine, are struggling with rising costs across all sectors. I urge the PSC to thoroughly examine this request and consider more reasonable alternatives that balance Spire's needs with consumers' financial realities. |
| P202502462 | 4/17/2025 8:13 AM | "I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits .I urge you to reject this rate increase. |
| P202502463 | 4/17/2025 8:18 AM | "I received a notice that Spire is seeking to increase their rate. I currently have 3 rental properties in Kansas City, Missouri. While this increase would only impact me when my properties are vacant, it would negatively impact my tenants by making their utilities more expensive. Many people are struggling with inflated prices for just about everything. This does not need to be another example of these higher prices. On behalf of any Kansas City residents that become tenants of my properties, I request that this rate increase be rejected and that the rate remains as it is today.." |
| P202502464 | 4/17/2025 8:22 AM | "I am writing once again to voice that I do not want my elected officials to approve rate increases from ANOTHER utility company. Like I said in the email below when Evergy lobbied to increase rates, if Spire cannot responsibly run their business with the money they have and will continue to profit from, being the monopoly they are, they do not deserve a dime more from Missourians." *See attached for full comment. |
| P202502465 | 4/17/2025 8:25 AM | "So, your going to increase our gas price by a whopping 15%! If this is a necessary increase, then the corporation should DECREASE it's bottom line, and upper management (and all salaried employees) should DECREASE their pay and perks by the same amount. This action is only fair; SPIRE. and all corporations, should enact the same strategy. SPIRE may find that this action may offset necessary increases and decrease the percentage increase to it's captive consumers. FAIR is FAIR if an increase is justified then let's all participate; CORPORATIONS, UPPER MANAGEMENT, and salaried employees. Don't just pass it all down to the consumers. " |
| P202502466 | 4/17/2025 8:27 AM | "As a citizen living in Missouri, who has already been subjected to incredible utility rate increases, I would plead that you vote no to Spires request for a 14% rate increase. We are already struggling to get by, and with something essential and non-negotiable like a utility, we can't afford to continue increasing the rates to put money back in the pockets of already very profitable executives. Please consider your citizens above the bottom line. " |
| P202502467 | 4/17/2025 8:30 AM | "I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase." |
| P202502468 | 4/17/2025 8:34 AM | "This spire rate increase is ridiculous. 14%?? I am completely against this. I live in independence, MO, and this would really hurt me and so many others financially. That’s $200 a year This is outrageous " |
| P202502469 | 4/17/2025 8:39 AM | "In the area where we live, our costs for housing, taxes, groceries, and other essentials are rising. Ameren is also seeking a rate increase that will directly affect us. We have two young children and my wife works part time while taking care of them. We work hard to provide a stable environment for our children, and this increase will put an undue strain on us and many other families in our community like us. Heat is not a luxury, it is a necessity in the increasingly cold winters here in Missouri. This rate increase is an unnecessary burden for families like us. There must be another solution to this situation. For the sake of families who live in St. Charles, please reconsider this rate increase." |
| P202502470 | 4/17/2025 8:53 AM | *See attached for comment. |
| P202502471 | 4/17/2025 8:59 AM | "I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase." |
| P202502473 | 4/17/2025 9:06 AM | To file a rate increase for a public company to make more profit is unethical. Especially when consumer have no other choice for their gas supplier. They are forced to pay whatever rates are set by one entity. If there was competition that would be different. Spire's makes plenty of revenue and a $290M increase is absurd. Someone utilities need to be regulated on what they can charge the public and this request for rate increase should be denied. |
| P202502474 | 4/17/2025 9:08 AM | "These requests seem to be an all too familiar practice with these utility companies. It seems every year, the residents of Missouri are asked to reach into their pocketbooks & pay more for their services. 14% seems to be quite an increase!!! Did Spire lose 14% of their profits? I'm pretty sure that they, in fact, made a profit. It's time that someone representing the residents of Missouri, stood up to these multi-million dollar utility conglomerates & said no more!!! " |
| P202502475 | 4/17/2025 9:23 AM | "I recently received notice of Spire Missouri’s proposed rate increase under case GR-2025-0107, which seeks to raise residential rates by approximately 14%, or $14 per month. As a customer, I’m writing to express serious concern and request further information regarding the justification for this increase. While the filing references infrastructure investments and inflationary pressures, the size of this proposed hike—especially when coupled with prior ISRS surcharges—feels excessive and burdensome. Many Missourians are already navigating increased living costs across the board. Adding another $14 per month for a basic utility service like natural gas is not a small matter for households trying to make ends meet..."*See attached |
| P202502476 | 4/17/2025 9:26 AM | "I am 73 and live on a fixed income. When everyone keeps getting raises and increases and with inflation my dollar amount keeps going down. No rate of investment of my money provides a 14% increase so I am slowly losing buying power. It's time to STOP increasing and increasing for no good reason. Find a way to REDUCE COSTS. Increase and increase is all everyone seems to want to do and that increases inflation and reduces the dollar value. It's time to cut costs and cut costs. WORK SMARTER and be MORE EFFICIENT " |
| P202502477 | 4/17/2025 9:54 AM | "Asking for a 14% increase is ludicrous. The customers aren't getting a 14% increase in their pay so this is crazy; especially when they just received an increase in 2022. It doesn't appear that the PSC is doing their jobs for the citizens. |
| P202502478 | 4/17/2025 9:54 AM | "I am linking to a subreddit from concerned Missouri residents regarding the proposed rate increase. I ask that you please take the time to listen to Missourian concerns." https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.reddit.com/r/missouri/s/TgT3IcS0a9__;!!EErPFA7f--AJOw!D_zowXwnZPgl7w5mQhy8cTtByYTXFnLoaYu0wjvQdiLYwDJZA5H4A6JlzW5DQOozi5q8eqyms_Yf1g6n5NQ$ https://www.reddit.com/r/missouri/s/TgT3IcS0a9 |
| P202502479 | 4/17/2025 9:57 AM | "I understand that Spire wants to increase their rates. Do they not make enough money to cover the cost of their infrastructure maintenance and improvement? We already purchase their product, are we expected to cover their expenses also? This, by definition, would make us all investors, not customers. Is Spire willing to send all of their investors a check for a cut of the profits they are making? I greatly doubt it. Please, no more unjustified increases" |
| P202502480 | 4/17/2025 10:00 AM | "I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration." |
| P202502481 | 4/17/2025 10:45 AM | They practically doubled rates already in the last 2-3 years and they want more? Fuck them. No. I will burn every last tree in Missouri to stay warm before I give them another goddamn percent. |
| P202502483 | 4/17/2025 10:53 AM | Would not object if a AUDIT justified it! |
| P202502484 | 4/17/2025 10:55 AM | Don't need to increase our bills. Need to watch your spending and the employees waste. On loosing things or leaving their tools (equipment) behind on jobs. |
| P202502485 | 4/17/2025 11:04 AM | I would like to know the salaries of the owners of Spire. Is it possible that perhaps a large portion of the proposed increase could be asked of them or maybe a significant percentage of their salary? An average increase of $168 a year may not seem like much to most people, but to those of us on tight, limited incomes it is a huge amount. Thank you. |
| P202502486 | 4/17/2025 11:07 AM | "I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration." |
| P202502487 | 4/17/2025 11:27 AM | "if Spire is a public utility, then their mission is to provide necessary services for citizens, without a need to turn a profit.if Spire is a private for profit business entity, then some years, your don't make a profit because circumstances changed. some years you make a profit but it is not necessarily a greater profit than the previous year. prices have not gone down for anything since Jan 20 for we the consumers. we don't have more and more and more income to pay more and more for every item we buy. utilities are NOT optional- we cannot eliminate them from our budget. and there is no competitor to provide a better deal. NO MORE RATE INCREASES!!!!!" |
| P202502488 | 4/17/2025 2:11 PM | "SEE ATTACHED FOR COMMENT. |
| P202502489 | 4/17/2025 2:14 PM | "I'm writing to express my strong opposition to Spire's proposed rate hike. A 14% on a monthly gas bill is an exorbitant increase that will harm the most vulnerable residents of this state. There is no adequate reason for a business like Spire to charge their customers such an exploitative rate for an essential service — particularly since no alternative exists. If Spire seriously needs extra funds to provide their already mediocre service, I would kindly suggest they take some (or all) of it from CEO Steven L. Lindsey's reported $3.2 million dollars in annual compensation. " |
| P202502490 | 4/17/2025 2:55 PM | "As a Missouri resident in good standing from Kansas City Missouri. I protest this rate increase on the grounds of the public continually being subjected to cover for the high cost of living at the expense of those residents that belong to the higher income bracket that enjoy no compromise to their expenses from private utilities rate increases."*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502491 | 4/17/2025 2:57 PM | "These requests seem to be an all too familiar practice with these utility companies. It seems every year, the residents of Missouri are asked to reach into their pocketbooks & pay more for their services. 14% seems to be quite an increase!!! Did Spire lose 14% of their profits? I'm pretty sure that they, in fact, made a profit. It's time that someone representing the residents of Missouri, stood up to these multi-million dollar utility conglomerates & said no more!!! " |
| P202502492 | 4/17/2025 4:13 PM | "I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase." |
| P202502493 | 4/17/2025 4:15 PM | "We can't afford another price increase. We could barely afford the last price increase. Please, we're begging you to not let this go through.." |
| P202502494 | 4/17/2025 8:09 PM | I oppose the proposed increase. Because Spire is a public utility I believe the ability to recover from investments, as well as inflationary costs, weather and conservation impacts should be done through public taxes. |
| P202502495 | 4/17/2025 8:44 PM | In an increasingly unstable job market, and with an economy showing every sign of a recession, it is imperative that utilities companies remain as affordable as possible. It is dangerous to allow prices to increase this much—an average increase of $14/mo is ridiculous on top of bills that average $100/mo or even more for surge pricing. People have a right to heat their homes with more and more unpredictable weather and record lows in the winter; to create this barrier to quality of life for working families is unconscionable. Please, do not allow this increase to affect hardworking Missourians like me, who have no choice but to rely on Spire due to monopolies and renter situations that keep us trapped. |
| P202502496 | 4/18/2025 7:36 AM | "Spire Rate increase (proposed). I would like to comment: The increase seems excessive considering that 'Gas' is one of the United States largest resources. However, with inflation and employee salaries, it may be acceptable. I would like to point out that on any kind of utility rate increase, I have never seen a reduction when the raw resource becomes cheaper. So, if President Trump's efforts to produce MORE gas production, I would expect that Gas customers get a reduction in the future." |
| P202502497 | 4/18/2025 7:40 AM | "I am unable to attend the public hearings regarding the Spire request to increase my gas rates. I oppose a gas price increase. The increase is too high and not affordable for me. Please vote 'no' to any rate hikes." |
| P202502498 | 4/18/2025 7:50 AM | "I oppose a 15% increase on my gas bill. I live on a fixed income and only received a 2.5% increase and with groceries going up that’s been eaten up. At best they shouldn’t ask for more than a 5% increase and that’s even going to be hardship on most individuals." Sent from my iPad |
| P202502499 | 4/18/2025 7:58 AM | "As a MO resident and Spire customer I’m writing to convey my opposition to the proposed gas rate increase. Gas prices are already high, and any further increase would only add to the financial pressure many households are currently facing due to the rising cost of living. Additionally, I don't see what added value we'll be receiving as 'customers' - a term I use very lightly, given we have no other options or agency in choosing our utility provider. People across the state are working hard to cover basic needs. Increasing the cost of an essential service like gas—for heating and cooking—feels both unjust and unnecessary. I urge you to put the needs of Missouri families above corporate gains. Please reject this rate hike. |
| P202502500 | 4/18/2025 8:01 AM | "This is in regard to File No. GR-2025-0107, the proposal to increase rates once again for Spire Natural Gas Service. I am a Missouri resident and beyond APPALLED at the price gouging for this necessary service when so many people are already struggling to get by. I already pay hundreds a month just for one person in a small house, I literally cannot afford a rate increase, and many others will not be able to as well. Greedy Spire does not need more millions while people are suffering and struggling to get by. PLEASE DON'T DO THIS." |
| P202502501 | 4/18/2025 8:07 AM | "I am very disappointed to read that Spire is asking for a $290 million rate increase. The average residential customer is already reeling with higher prices on everything, including food, utilities and gasoline. While an additional $14 a month does not sound like much, to those who are struggling to make ends meet, another $14 a month is significant. For myself, having to pay another $14 a month to Spire means $14 less I have to spend on groceries, or, I have to set my thermostat below 65F to keep the costs down. Americans and Missourians are suffering from the higher costs and pending tariffs imposed by the current presidential administration that are set up to make the big companies wealthier. Many, many people are facing,*See attached |
| P202502502 | 4/18/2025 8:10 AM | "I oppose the rate increase rates are to high as is." |
| P202502503 | 4/18/2025 8:17 AM | "I oppose these increases. They are astronomical increases on people who are already struggling due to inflation." |
| P202502504 | 4/18/2025 8:29 AM | "I wish to voice my objections 15% increase prized by Spire. During a time of economic difficulties for many working and retired families, such an increase would put undo financial burdens on customers. One of my objections is the salaries that the past and present CEO's received. Ms. Sitherwood received a 2022 salary of $4.97M and a 2023 salary well exceeding $6.0M. While the present CEO received a 2024 salary of $3.2M. This is not the time to make the rich richer. While in the letter I received it points out a $14.00 per month average increase, but even this amount cuts into retirees budgets deeply, given the continual rise in consumer goods .must also point out that with the president's disruptive actions concerning *See attached |
| P202502505 | 4/18/2025 8:32 AM | "I am writing to strongly oppose Spire Missouri’s proposed rate increase under Case No. GR-2025-0107, which seeks to raise residential gas rates by approximately 14% or $14 per month. This proposal is out of touch with the economic realities that Missourians are facing and reflects a disturbing pattern of utilities placing profit above people.,,*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502507 | 4/18/2025 8:42 AM | "How much is the proposed Ameren Taining facility that has been applied for thats coming to Wentzville going to cost Ameren to build? I'm curious if the revenues generated from this rate increase are allocated to pay for this facility in any way? In my consumer frame of mind any money Ameren gets from an increase should be solely used for infrastructure required projects strictly for the purposes of supplying actual utilities coming into our homes and businesses. ,,*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502508 | 4/18/2025 9:02 AM | "I am emailing to let you know I oppose the electric and gas increase. We are all struggling as it is to survive working 50-60 hours a week just to live paycheck to paycheck. Please do not approve this increase. You will have more people losing their homes and not being able to provide the necessities for their families. We are all struggling with the increase of groceries and other necessities let’s not make it harder on us to pay our Bills than it already is please!!!!!!" |
| P202502510 | 4/18/2025 9:09 AM | "I received the notification in the mail regarding the 14%-15% rate increase request. Your requested rate increase is not equal to the inflation rate which is reported to be 2.4% stated by the Federal Government. I think most people have a full understanding of inflation as we have all endured the stupidity of government policies. Spire covers Jackson County Missouri and we endured the most ridiculous property tax increase ever, many having a 70-110% increase in their tax rate. The 14%-15% rate increase is excessive and should NOT be allowed." |
| P202502512 | 4/18/2025 9:27 AM | "...the average residential monthly bill for customers across Missouri are expected to increase next FALL by approximately 15% or $14, compared to current rates, assuming current natural gas market conditions... An increase way beyond my COLA increase on my Social Security, A raise right before winter setting in. Spire should have a DOGE type evaluation because I have a relative that worked for Laclede Gas / Spire and their employees famous line at work was, " what has four wheels, Big and yellow and sleeps three" ? a Laclede Gas truck. I totally resent this massive increase. You provide very little observable customer service. " |
| P202502513 | 4/18/2025 9:28 AM | I strongly oppose Spire Missouri’s proposed 14% rate increase. At a time when families are already struggling with inflation and rising costs, adding $14 more per month for essential gas service is excessive and unjustified. Spire is already collecting $54 million through ISRS, yet seeks to roll that into base rates while asking for even more. This increase would disproportionately impact low- and fixed-income households. The PSC must protect consumers from unfair rate hikes and ensure utility companies are not prioritizing profits over affordability. Please reject this request. |
| P202502516 | 4/18/2025 9:44 AM | "Respectfully, please do not approve this 15% rate increase for Spire. Historically, requests for rate increases like this one are rubber stamped in favor of the monopolistic Utility Companies and it's time that the pendulum started swinging in favor of the paying public who have endured many of these. Seniors on fixed incomes will be especially affected by this and will have to choose between paying for utilities or food/medicines. Everyone has to 'tighten the belt' during tough times and Utility Companies should not be excluded." |
| P202502517 | 4/18/2025 10:30 AM | File No. GR-2025-0107 is a direct result of bill SB4 signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. It is not in the best interest of Spire customers or the residents of Missouri. The rate increase request proposed in File No. GR-2025-0107 will cause undue burden to my household. |
| P202502518 | 4/18/2025 10:53 AM | "I am writing to submit my comment for the recent Spire rate hike request. Enough people are already experiencing a tight budget and feel that 15% is too much. I believe all utilities rate increases should be capped at no more than 5% every ten years. They don’t need to advertise on TV or sponsor anything since almost no one has no choice in another provider so they should be barred from this kind of spending and other ways they spend money foolishly. That just makes working families struggle that much more. Because of the essentials that utilities are they should be heavily restricted on what and how they spend their money with all of these rate increases. It should be heavily scrutinized. This should go for all essential utilities. |
| P202502519 | 4/18/2025 10:57 AM | "Hello- my comment/question regarding the Spire proposed rate increase is: is the CEO and higher executives of Spire profiting from this increase or will it be a net zero, meaning the increase meets the demand of the labor involved. Utility companies shouldn’t profit off of consumers." |
| P202502520 | 4/18/2025 11:01 AM | "I do not think we need additional higher rates. This state raises everything. We are struggling as it is." |
| P202502521 | 4/18/2025 11:05 AM | "IN MY OPINION, LIBERTY UTILITIES DOES NOT DESERVE A RATE INCREASE AT THIS TIME. LIBERTY IS RESPONDING TO CURRENT MARKET LEVLES THAT ARE SEEING A DROP. FOR INSTANCE, CRUDE HAS DROPPED APPROXMATILY $10 PER BARREL, WHICH WILL SHOW RESULTS IN LATER THIS QUARTER. ,*See attached for full comment |
| P202502522 | 4/18/2025 11:30 AM | "I do not support Spires rate increase of 14% annually as its much higher than current rate of inflation," |
| P202502523 | 4/18/2025 11:34 AM | "I believe this Spire rate hike for a multi million dollar company is very pathetic and not in the best interest of any of the consumers. I would like to know has Spire done anything to help this state or its citizens?? Do they not make enough profits off our hard earned money we work for?? I’m sure every board member involved in this company gets bonuses and paid wealthy enough they don’t need to milk every last dollar from us and keep this state and country poor just because we don’t have other options provided to us for this service...*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502524 | 4/18/2025 11:37 AM | "We are 73 with very little income. We are not able to pay the billls we have now, and increasing our gas bill will really bury us in more debt that we can't pay. I would support this increase if we had any money to pay it. I think the proposed rate increase should be denied " |
| P202502525 | 4/18/2025 11:54 AM | "Can you not? I know that’s a pretty big ask for a private corporation to NOT choose the money grubbing option, but this is a PUBLIC UTILITY. What are people who are already scraping by as is supposed to do with an average of $15/month increase to their gas price? Go without hot water? Go without heat in the winter? Anyone who green-lit this decision never spent a day in their life wondering where their next meal was coming from, much less had to choose between groceries and paying one’s utility bill. Maybe think about tightening the belts around your own enormous waists before telling the starving masses that they stand to lose a couple pounds." |
| P202502526 | 4/18/2025 1:21 PM | To the Missouri Public Service Commission, I strongly oppose Spire’s proposed rate increase. Raising bills by nearly $12/month is unfair and burdens Missouri families already struggling with inflation and high living costs. Spire reports strong profits and generous executive pay—why should consumers bear more costs? Utility service is a necessity, not a luxury. Spire must find more efficient ways to manage expenses without shifting the burden onto everyday Missourians. Please reject this unjustified and excessive rate hike and stand with consumers who cannot afford another increase. Respectfully, Melanie Sherman Kansas City, Missouri |
| P202502527 | 4/18/2025 1:40 PM | I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502528 | 4/18/2025 1:42 PM | I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials-raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502529 | 4/18/2025 1:47 PM | I would like to share my opinion on this rate increase, and I will try to be briefs. These requests seem to be an all too familiar practice with these utility companies. It seems every year, the residents of Missouri are asked to reach into their pocketbooks & pay more for their services. 14% seems to be quite an increase!!! Did Spire lose 14% of their profits? I'm pretty sure that they, in fact, made a profit. It's time that someone representing the residents of Missouri, stood up to these multi-million dollar utility conglomerates & said no more!!! |
| P202502530 | 4/18/2025 1:51 PM | Received notification of rate increase hearings.... If they were justified, i would not be so upset or opposed. But the customer service a person receives from Spire in turbulent chaos and relentless anxiousness is so upsetting because of employees lack of understanding for one thing.... Then a person receives an "apologies" card.....language not appropriate, spelling not correct.... will stop there on that one.... Spire chooses persons of this cabability to connect with customers in crisis mode....????? **See attached for full comments |
| P202502531 | 4/18/2025 2:12 PM | "File No. GR-2025-0107 is a direct result of bill SB4 signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. It is not in the best interest of Spire customers or the residents of Missouri. The rate increase request proposed in File No. GR-2025-0107 will cause undue burden to my household. " |
| P202502532 | 4/18/2025 2:14 PM | "As a customer of spire services in Independence, MO, I am outraged that spire believes they are deserving of a 15% increase. Their customer service is lacking and I pay more for the meter and delivery of the gas than the actual gas itself. Also, I am in a new development and the lines and meter were paid for by the developer. If any other business charged for something that somebody else paid for you would shut them down. Quit allowing utility companies to rob the citizens of this state." |
| P202502533 | 4/18/2025 2:17 PM | "I am writing to formally express my opposition to Spire’s proposed 14% rate increase for the coming year. While I understand that utilities must invest in infrastructure and maintain reliable service, this rate hike is deeply concerning for several reasons:. 1. ....." *See Attached for full comment. |
| P202502534 | 4/18/2025 2:20 PM | "This is in regard to Spire Missouri Inc. filing for a rate increase. My household does not believe this should pass, as it seems like a rather hefty hike on a bill that people get every month and do not have the option to not participate in. " |
| P202502536 | 4/18/2025 2:25 PM | "Four Reasons Why Spire Missouri's Rate Increase Proposal GR-2025-0107 Is a Bad Idea The proposed 14% rate increase by Spire Missouri represents a significant change in utility costs for Missouri residents. After careful analysis of the proposal details and current regulatory context, there are several compelling reasons to consider this rate increase problematic. : " -See Attached for full comment. |
| P202502537 | 4/18/2025 3:38 PM | See attached. |
| P202502538 | 4/18/2025 3:39 PM | See attached. |
| P202502539 | 4/18/2025 3:40 PM | "I am writing to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed natural gas rate increase currently under consideration in case number GR-2025-0107. As a Human Resources Manager of a small business in Missouri, I am deeply concerned about the significant financial burden this increase would place on small businesses across the state. ..*See attached for full comment |
| P202502540 | 4/18/2025 3:39 PM | See attached. |
| P202502541 | 4/18/2025 3:47 PM | "As a gas consumer and customer I find the request by Spire to be unreasonable as it will put further unnecessary burden on a large amount of their consumer base. Additionally, I don't believe it is the consumer base responsibility to fund infrastructure investments or weather and conservation impacts. .. *See attached for full comment |
| P202502542 | 4/18/2025 3:50 PM | "Well here we go again. Every year Spire and Ameren Missouri ask for ridiculous rate increases and get them to some degree. So far over the last 3 years there rates have climbed in the neighborhood of 20 plus percent. Higher than the rate of Inflation and higher than the reported increase in wages for Missouri workers. I am retire and live on a fixed income and am lucky. To get a 2% or 3% raise per year. The PSC is suppose to protect Missourians from this type of greed by public utilities. So are you finally going to tell these greedy Corporation’s NO YOU HAVE GOTTEN ENOUGH?Also look at the salaries of the Executive Staff for these groups they each have several member at over 3 million per/year. I guess that’s not enough either. Say NO. |
| P202502543 | 4/18/2025 4:03 PM | "I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials, but raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502544 | 4/18/2025 4:06 PM | "We have been ripped off by this Company since the started serving Independence.Mo. They aready have extra fees in added to the already high rate. Their monthly bill for the use is ridiculously high for a coustomer that uses no gas through summer months but still pays $30 plus as a base rate. Just that amount alone from every home should be more than enough to maintain a safe service. It's not the customers fault this business through money away on poor workers and contracted companies. It took them more than 2 years to replace one line alon Truman Ave , about 1 mile, with work being done a couple days each week leaving the streets destroyed during that time. One of their people came out last winter with a foot ..*See attached |
| P202502545 | 4/18/2025 4:10 PM | "I am writing to formally express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri Inc.’s proposed 15% rate increase. As a concerned ratepayer and resident of Missouri, I find this request particularly troubling given the recent financial data disclosed in Spire Inc.’s SEC filings. Spire Inc., the parent company of Spire Missouri, has consistently reported multi-million-dollar compensation packages for its top executives over the past five years. For instance: |
| P202502547 | 4/18/2025 4:17 PM | "I am currently paying $172.39 for Spire in March 2025 and I feel this is very high. I am objecting to an additional increase of about 14 or 15% on top of that. I am a senior on a fixed income, so that would be very much. I hope, you will not agree to such a large increase." |
| P202502549 | 4/18/2025 4:26 PM | "Spire is now requesting a very large rate increase of 15% for the average residential customer. Evidently the increase appears to vary depending on the class of customer. Spire gets rate increases every 2 years now. One in 2021 and another 5% increase in 2023 and now they want a 15% increase in 2025. What will it be in 2027? 25-30% increase? We have had a gas line repair on our street that has been on going for quite a while (months), they come out, park there for several hours, do some work and then leave. The job never gets finished as they have come back again to work in the same area several times. I have to question the quality of the repair work being done here. From my experience observing my street I would say *See attached |
| P202502550 | 4/19/2025 11:52 AM | This is in regards to the rate increase Spire has requested. I've never have complained much about rates for utilities, but I'm totally against this increase. Everything is costing more and consumers can barely pay their bills now. I've already stopped getting my meds. My rent just increased by $147. I will have to give up something else but what can I truly do without. Need food to live. Need utilities to maintain a healthy living environment. Cost of living has increased but minimum wage is still low. Many are still considered to be at poverty level. The homeless numbers are on the rise. With all the things Trump is doing, I'm pleading with you to not grant the increase. We the consumers need a bit of good news and less to worry about |
| P202502551 | 4/19/2025 4:04 PM | The proposed 14% rate increase significantly exceeds adjustments made by gas companies in neighboring states and lacks justification. A reasonable increase, if any, should fall within 5-7%. For instance, Kansas saw an average 9% rise, with lower-usage customers facing a 10.41% hike, adding approximately $6.71 per month, while larger users experienced an 8.25% increase, or $9.48 more per month. Meanwhile, Oklahoma lowered costs of natural gas customers even with a rate hike (due to reduced natural gas cost), reducing the financial burden on residents, with average residential customers saving $107 (10%) and low-income households saving $126 (20%) per year. |
| P202502552 | 4/20/2025 10:44 AM | Over the last 5 years, Spire's rate increases have far outpaced the rate of inflation and therefore, the rate of consumer incomes. Again, they are asking for an unnecessary rate increase. I am coming from a two-income household where statistics tell me that I am solidly middle-class, but I can't keep up with these bills anymore. It is not a matter of money management. SB4 has just passed in Senate and things will only get worse for consumers. We just want basic, affordable utilities, not the supervillain layers of greed that come with it. I am imploring you to block these rate increases and abuses of power and stand with people like me. Thousands of people rely on these utilities, but we can't rely on them if we can't afford them. |
| P202502553 | 4/20/2025 12:51 PM | Regarding the GR-2025-0107, I would very much encourage you all to oppose this ridiculous request. Spire has been making a large profit off of those whom are subject to using their services. There is absolutely no need for another increase, especially in this time of uncertainty with the economy. Our bills are already exorbitant. Please shut this down. It is pure greed. |
| P202502554 | 4/20/2025 7:33 PM | i am extremely opposed to Spire Missouri's rate increase with the Missouri PSC regarding GR-2025-0107. I am a hard working Missouri resident, and am already paying for Spire''s Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge, I do not believe that I should subsidize the profit margin of a private company with this rate increase so they are able to protect their profit margin. This rate increase comes from the backs of hardworking Missouri residents in a time of unprecedented economic upheaval. I am incredibly disappointed that I have to take time out of my day to voice my disappointment in this decision. |
| P202502555 | 4/21/2025 7:46 AM | "I am writing as a concerned resident of Missouri to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed 15% natural gas rate hike. At a time when many Missouri families are already struggling with inflation, rising utility costs, and economic uncertainty, a 15% increase in gas rates would place an undue burden on households and small businesses. Natural gas is not a luxury—it is an essential service used for heating, cooking, and daily living. This increase could force low- and fixed-income families to choose between keeping their homes warm and other basic necessities.,,"*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502556 | 4/21/2025 7:51 AM | "I am writing as a concerned resident of Missouri to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed 15% natural gas rate hike. At a time when many Missouri families are already struggling with inflation, rising utility costs, and economic uncertainty, a 15% increase in gas rates would place an undue burden on households and small businesses. Natural gas is not a luxury—it is an essential service used for heating, cooking, and daily living. This increase could force low- and fixed-income families to choose between keeping their homes warm and other basic necessities..."*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502558 | 4/21/2025 8:00 AM | "This email is in relation to the proposed revenue increase by Spire Missouri Inc. My wife and I who have now lived in St. Louis for over 3 years have seen rate increases every year since moving here. After some careful analysis of Spire as a whole, I believe this revenue increase is another scheme of corporate greed and not the responsibility of taxpayer dollars to fix the issues involving Spire. I am asking that whatever actions can be taken to block or stop this proposal should be taken by local government officials. Thank you and good day! " |
| P202502560 | 4/21/2025 8:31 AM | "File No. GR-2025-0107 is a direct result of bill SB4 signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. It is not in the best interest of Spire customers or the residents of Missouri. The rate increase request proposed in File No. GR-2025-0107 will cause undue burden to my household. " |
| P202502562 | 4/21/2025 8:40 AM | "This is an outrageous increase! Spire's upper executives need to take a pay cut or be let go. Spire also needs to downsize and consolidate employees (weed out employees they don't need) first, instead of charging their customers first! It is NOT my fault that Spire is charging me for natural gas, a mandatory service that customers can't live without, and then turn around and reinvest their customers money into investments, stocks, and whatever else! This is insane, it's not the customers' fault that Spire has made poor investments with customers' money. This should be illegal to reinvestment the customers' money they receive!" |
| P202502563 | 4/21/2025 8:40 AM | Mary sent email to PSC (SEE ATTACHED). She is a senior citizen and is opposed to the increase. |
| P202502564 | 4/21/2025 8:45 AM | Todd sent comments to PSC via email (SEE ATTACHED). He is opposed to the increase. |
| P202502565 | 4/21/2025 8:48 AM | Joe sent emailed comments to PSC (SEE ATTACHED). Please do not approve (or at least limit the amount of increase) the rate hike requested by Spire. They already got a more than 50% gas rate increase within the last couple of years. It's an undue burden on individuals and families. I'm also facing a proposed 35%+ increase on my electric from Liberty. Who can afford all of this? Year after year it's more money out of Missourians pockets. |
| P202502566 | 4/21/2025 8:50 AM | Anne submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). Anne is on a fixed income and is opposed to an increase in rates |
| P202502568 | 4/21/2025 8:52 AM | Sarah submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). Sarah is opposed to the increase and is asking the PSC to deny any increase in rates. |
| P202502569 | 4/21/2025 8:54 AM | Autumn submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). She is opposed to any increase in rates. |
| P202502570 | 4/21/2025 8:57 AM | Trafton submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). After reviewing the details of this, our family opposes this rate increase for Spire and would like to officially state this since we cannot attend the public meeting. The 14-15% increase is a ridiculous leap from our current bill in this economy. There needs to be a cost control effort within spire as their labor rates are extremely high as I personally know 2 employed in their field staff. Spire needs to be more customer conscious and do a better job with the budget to ensure they're not crippling their customers as we do not have another choice in gas options. |
| P202502571 | 4/21/2025 9:00 AM | Ryan submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). Ryan is opposed to the increase. |
| P202502572 | 4/21/2025 9:02 AM | Devan submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). Devan would like the PSC to reject the rate increase. |
| P202502573 | 4/21/2025 9:04 AM | "Please consider denying the proposal by Gov. Kehoe for a 15% rate increase for Missouri residences. Residence of Missouri of Spire West already experienced a significant rate increase in June 2024 which remains a daily struggle for many families to efficiently utilize gas utilities. Especially during the record low temperatures in February 2025 when the extreme cold warnings and blizzard advisory warnings were in effect. Evidence of the financial hardship experienced by Spire recent rate increases is reflected in the customer assistance funding for low income Missouri residences who are eligible for energy assistance. The proposal for June 2025 is counter intuitive to the MPSC reduction in gas rates under File No. .*See attached. |
| P202502574 | 4/21/2025 9:04 AM | Whitney submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). She is opposed to the rate increase. |
| P202502575 | 4/21/2025 9:06 AM | David submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). David is opposed to increase and would like the PSC to deny Spire's request. |
| P202502576 | 4/21/2025 9:08 AM | "I’m writing to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri Inc.’s proposed rate increase of approximately 14%, which would raise the average residential customer’s bill by around $14 per month. As a Missouri resident and active participant in my local community, I believe that public utilities should be accountable not just to investors but to the people and families who rely on these services for basic quality of life. Approving a substantial rate hike, particularly one framed as a recovery of inflationary costs, infrastructure investments, and even the effects of conservation, signals a dangerous shift away from public interest and toward corporate insulation...*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502577 | 4/21/2025 9:09 AM | John submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). John is opposed to any increase in rates and would like the PSC to deny Spire's request. |
| P202502578 | 4/21/2025 9:11 AM | Brittany emailed comments to PSC (SEE ATTACHED). She is opposed to the increase and would like the PSC to not approve the proposed rate increase. |
| P202502579 | 4/21/2025 9:14 AM | Allison submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). She is opposed to increase in rates and would like the PSC to reject Spire's proposal. |
| P202502580 | 4/21/2025 9:22 AM | Chris and Jeff emailed consumer comments (SEE ATTACHED). They are opposed to any increase in rates. They would like the PSC to reject Spire's proposal. |
| P202502582 | 4/21/2025 9:24 AM | Kaitlin submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). Kaitlin is opposed to rate increase and would like the PSC to reject Spire's rate increase. |
| P202502583 | 4/21/2025 9:31 AM | "I do not believe Spire should be granted a rate increase for the following reasons: " *See attached for full comment. |
| P202502584 | 4/21/2025 9:36 AM | I am writing in to voice my opinion on the rate increase. We just had a substantial rate increase last year. I get inflation, but to annually continually go so much further that what the average single person with a 4 yr college education makes, is unfair and wrong. At some point the company needs to figure out their own way to cut costs and not pass it on. I sure do not get a wage increase to match inflation and even if I did get a raise annually, which most don't, maybe every two years, it is always less that 10 %. !4% for gas is making it to where the average American single person can't even afford to live.The work, pay taxes and bills and have no extra money for anything of joy. Fight for us people who do pay the taxe..*See attached |
| P202502585 | 4/21/2025 9:37 AM | Vincent submitted comments to PSC via email (SEE ATTACHED). As a senior citizen with a fixed retirement income, I protest and reject ANY increase on ANY utility rates. These companies should have to do what I have to do and that is live (function) within my means/finances. Enough is enough. All I hear is we need a rate increase. My answer is NO. It is about time the MO PSC starts listening to us. |
| P202502586 | 4/21/2025 9:40 AM | Glenda submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). Glenda is opposed to increase and would like the PSC to deny rate increase. |
| P202502587 | 4/21/2025 9:42 AM | Jay submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). I'm writing in opposition to Spire's latest, proposed rate increase. Our rates are high enough already and my gas bill is closing in on $200 per month. I do not think further rate increases are necessary. |
| P202502588 | 4/21/2025 9:45 AM | Judy submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). While I do receive excellent service from Spire, a 15% monthly rate increase, approximately $14 per month, is out of line- especially, when senior citizens' COLA for 2025 was 2.5%. And, of course, they want this rate increase to take effect just as winter rates kick in! Is that being a bit greedy? That leaves quite a deficit for seniors to have to cover from other income sources. Let's be more realistic. |
| P202502589 | 4/21/2025 9:47 AM | Michael submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). The 15% requested rate increase from Spire is too much. I pay over $35 a month for six or seven months of the year and do not use an ounce of gas then. That is just to have the meter. Too much. Spire spent millions to advertise their new name. Blocked streets with their newly painted trucks. Just to let people know their new name. They have no competition. OMG. Spire has not been prudent with their revenue. A rate increase of 15% in the winter months for an average bill that is already in the hundreds of dollars is not good for the public. A 2 - 3% increase would be more acceptable. |
| P202502590 | 4/21/2025 10:06 AM | "I am writing regarding File No GR-2025-0107 I am against the rate increase for Spire. We moved from Iowa and did not have such HUGE "delivery" fees. Their cost is already too high. Vote no for their increase" |
| P202502591 | 4/21/2025 10:10 AM | "I have had the notice of Public Hearing on my counter for a week. It’s time to act! 1.I am a senior citizen…it’s that “fixed income thing” you know??? 2.SPIRE wants a 15% increase….hmmm…that fixed income thing hasn’t increased that much!3.Where is DOGE when you need them???? I think it’s time to have an audit of how our money is being spent…NOW…Both at SPIRE and the PSC!4.Curb your spending…I HAVE to in order to make my ends meet. 5.Thank you for listening! |
| P202502592 | 4/21/2025 10:16 AM | "To Whom: regarding the proposed rate increase for Spire, the 15% increase is well above the current inflation rate. Personally, my Social Security and other income has not increased above 5%. I am aware that there may be other factors for them to request the 15% rate, but still seems excessive." |
| P202502593 | 4/21/2025 10:18 AM | "Hi I would like to voice my dissent on the proposed 15% rate increase for Spire as this is dangerous increase for senior citizens on fixed incomes! " |
| P202502594 | 4/21/2025 10:25 AM | "Dear Missouri Public Service Commission, I’m writing to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri Inc.’s proposed rate increase of approximately 14%, which would raise the average residential customer’s bill by around $14 per month. As a Missouri resident and active participant in my local community, I believe that public utilities should be accountable not just to investors but to the people and families who rely on these services for basic quality of life. Approving a substantial rate hike, particularly one framed as a recovery of inflationary costs, infrastructure investments, and even the effects of conservation, signals a dangerous shift away from public interest and toward corporate insulation.''*See attached for full comment |
| P202502595 | 4/21/2025 10:28 AM | "Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the up-and-coming public hearing regarding Spire's proposed rate increase (GR-2025-0107). After reading through the notice recently sent, I have one question/concern regarding this proposal. As in many rate increases imposed on residences by utilities, we fail to see a reversal of the imposed charges upon project completion. My question is... "If the PSC grants Spire the proposed increase either in full or partial amount, is there or will there be an applicable date & amount that residential customers will see their rates reduced when the current infrastructure improvements are completed?"" |
| P202502596 | 4/21/2025 10:32 AM | "I have received recently a notification of yet another proposed rate increase and would like to better understand additional details, given that we recently have been impacted by the previous increase for the Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS). " |
| P202502597 | 4/21/2025 11:15 AM | "I would like to strongly object to SPIRE's request for a 15% increase in costs. As many people in STL on a fixed income, dependent upon pension/SSA. These monies are now also in danger. The Cost of Living for everyone has been going up, with no end in sight. The Stock Market is crashing. How can SPIRE, which provides heat, hot water, AC and more, in good conscience, raise their costs beyond what people may be able to afford? Cost of living increases in ssi, if any, have been in single digits. And prices for consumer goods are almost 24% more than last year. It also appears that LIHEAP, which assists low income people with heating assistance, is on the chopping block. This is not the time to increase the cost of gas...*See attached |
| P202502598 | 4/21/2025 11:28 AM | *NO! Spire Missouri request to recoup costs of infrastructure investments, etc. - IS THEIR COST OF DOING BUSINESS AND STAYING IN BUSINESS. Rate increase was granted by the Public Service Commission in 2022 for natural gas revenues by approximately $78 million above the previous increase.." *See attached for full comment |
| P202502599 | 4/21/2025 11:46 AM | "$14 a month doesn't sound like much but to us it's several meals. We are on social security and if we get an increase it isn't much and everybody else comes and takes it. We simply do not have it. What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to survive? No one is looking at the seniors. There has got to be an end to this. Just asking for a little leeway." |
| P202502600 | 4/21/2025 11:49 AM | "Everything is getting so expensive. it should be kept low. They get an increase every year. They charge for the meters. 14% is not going to be good. Senior citizens and families are struggling. They are not about helping the people they are about the corporations. Do not allow this to happen." |
| P202502601 | 4/21/2025 11:51 AM | The proposed 14% rate increase is a huge jump, especially for people on fixed incomes. My husband is elderly and we cannot attend a public hearing. Usually when costs rise it is in the range of 2-3%. These increases should be gradual, not a 14% increase all at once. The increase should be in the 2-3% range to help people on fixed incomes afford the service. |
| P202502603 | 4/21/2025 12:26 PM | See attached |
| P202502604 | 4/21/2025 12:30 PM | We can't afford another price increase. We could barely afford the last price increase. Please, we're begging you to not let this go through. |
| P202502605 | 4/21/2025 12:33 PM | I oppose a rate increase for Spire gas. Gas is already too expensive. Many people are on a budget that does not allow for an increase. An increase would be a hardship on some people. Thanks for your consideration. |
| P202502607 | 4/21/2025 1:05 PM | See attached. |
| P202502608 | 4/21/2025 1:07 PM | See attached. |
| P202502609 | 4/21/2025 1:26 PM | See attached. |
| P202502610 | 4/21/2025 1:29 PM | See attached. |
| P202502611 | 4/21/2025 1:32 PM | See attached. |
| P202502612 | 4/21/2025 1:33 PM | I am writing to provide feedback based on the proposed Spire rate increase of 15%. First, in the current economy, a rate increase, much less 15% seems absurd. Most raises the last few years have been non-existent or a few percent industry wide. Second, in looking at Spire's latest financial report, I see no reason or cash crunches that would justify a rate increase, much less a 15% one (https://s25.q4cdn.com/231862843/files/doc_earnings/2025/q1/earnings-result/SR-Q1-FY25-Earnings-News-Release.pdf). I would strongly recommend not allowing this rate increase to pass and put more pressure on working MO families. |
| P202502613 | 4/21/2025 1:37 PM | See attached. |
| P202502614 | 4/21/2025 1:39 PM | See attached. |
| P202502615 | 4/21/2025 1:44 PM | See attached. |
| P202502617 | 4/21/2025 1:47 PM | See attached. |
| P202502618 | 4/21/2025 1:50 PM | See attached. |
| P202502619 | 4/21/2025 1:54 PM | See attached. |
| P202502620 | 4/21/2025 1:58 PM | See attached. |
| P202502622 | 4/21/2025 2:02 PM | See attached. |
| P202502623 | 4/21/2025 2:06 PM | See attached. |
| P202502624 | 4/21/2025 2:26 PM | I AM WRITING TO SUBMIT A STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED 14% RATE INCREASE THAT WE HAVE BEEN APPRISED OF BY SPIRE GAS COMPANY. THIS IS AN UNCONSCIOUNABLE AMOUNT TO ADD TO A MONTHLY BILL THAT THOSE OF US ON FIXED INCOMES, AS WITH SOCIAL SECURITY, CAN BARELY PAY NOW. ."*See Attached for full comment. |
| P202502625 | 4/21/2025 2:32 PM | Timothy submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). I like many people who are on fixed incomes, a 14% increase seems excessive especially when the cost of gas is so low. Our incomes are not going up yet utilities, along with food, insurance, health care, etc keep going up at double digit rates. Please sharpen your pencils and try to find cost savings elsewhere before jumping to rate increases. Gas is an essential utility that has few, if any alternatives. |
| P202502626 | 4/21/2025 2:35 PM | Steven submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED) I would like to oppose the rate increase for Spire of 14%. In 2024 they had over $33 million in greater revenue than in 2023 and that is good. They can give cost of living increases to employees, maintain equipment, etc. The 14% increase is based on what need? They are already getting an increase of $54 million, so a modest CPI increase would be more than enough. Thanks for listening and hopefully looking out for the average user. |
| P202502627 | 4/21/2025 2:42 PM | We are dealing with horrible issues with property tax right now, increase in tariffs which will cause a disaster to our budget. If they raise gas again we will result to going electric as the city gives us discounts for that. 14% is really nuts! |
| P202502628 | 4/21/2025 3:23 PM | "I am really worried about what this increase will do to people who are already struggling with the current economy. I can only speak for myself when I say I struggle to keep up, and I am very frugal with where my money goes..." *See attached for full comment. |
| P202502629 | 4/21/2025 3:29 PM | "I have concerns about the proposed 15% increased by Spire Natural Gas Co. That is way too much. Heating my home (Spire) already costs more than double what it cost for cooling (Evergy). Gas is our most expensive utility by far. Everything is going up and as cosumers, my family is struggling to keep up. The CEO for Spire has combined earnings in excess of $3.2 million. Not a good look! I ask for a smaller increase or no increase at all. > Thank you for your time and attention." |
| P202502630 | 4/21/2025 3:41 PM | "Regarding the proposed rate increase by Spire of approximately 14%, I’m wondering how Spire can square this request with the following… • Since December, 2023 (which was their last approved rate increase), the annual inflation rate has been approximately 3.0%. (See https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/inflation/current-inflation-rates/) • During the last 12-months, the Consumer Price Index for energy consumption has dropped -0.2%. Now, this is mainly driven by gasoline, but natural ..."*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502632 | 4/22/2025 9:14 AM | I understand things cost more now, including delivering natural gas to the customer. The notice of the projected increase of 15% comes the same day Jackson County says they will increase taxes on property by 15% after 2 years of large increases under their belt already (and a lost court case from last year but no sign of any money coming back to citizens yet)). My request is, please find a way to give relief to those of us who are older (I'm 86) and with a fixed income: Social Security increases are barely enough to cover the increase in health premiums let alone cover all the other inflation caused increases. Thank you for your consideration in this matter; |
| P202502633 | 4/22/2025 9:15 AM | Spire Missouri seeks to add roughly $236 million in new revenues—about a 14 % hike—raising the average residential bill by 15 % (≈ $14 per month). This request arrives while wholesale natural gas prices hover at their lowest inflation adjusted level on record ( 16 % year over year in 2024), and after Spire booked $250.9 million in net income for fiscal 2024. A double digit increase would therefore shift costs from shareholders to customers—especially low income households already paying a disproportionate share of income for heat—without demonstrable necessity or sufficient consumer safeguards. For the reasons detailed below, I urge the Commission to reject or substantially reduce the requested .."*See attached for full comment |
| P202502634 | 4/22/2025 9:18 AM | File No. GR-2025-0107 is a direct result of bill SB4 signed by Governor Mike Kehoe. It is not in the best interest of Spire customers or the residents of Missouri. The rate increase request proposed in File No. GR-2025-0107 will cause undue burden to my household. |
| P202502635 | 4/22/2025 9:43 AM | As a customer of spire services in Independence, MO, I am outraged that spire believes they are deserving of a 15% increase. Their customer service is lacking and I pay more for the meter and delivery of the gas than the actual gas itself. Also, I am in a new development and the lines and meter were paid for by the developer. If any other business charged for something that somebody else paid for you would shut them down. Quit allowing utility companies to rob the citizens of this state. |
| P202502636 | 4/22/2025 9:49 AM | See attached. |
| P202502637 | 4/22/2025 9:53 AM | We're writing in regards to the letter we received about the Spire rate increase. We'd like to request no increase or a smaller increase if possible. Thank you for taking the time to listen to our concerns. |
| P202502639 | 4/22/2025 9:58 AM | See attached. |
| P202502640 | 4/22/2025 10:05 AM | My name is Joseph Jeffers. I am a Saint Louis County homeowner, a Marine Corps veteran, a husband, and a corporate financial professional. I recently received a letter from Spire Gas requesting feedback regarding their proposed revenue increase, and I have strong concerns I would like to share. **See attached for full comments |
| P202502641 | 4/22/2025 10:07 AM | While I do appreciate excellent service from Spire, I am definitely against this rate increase, especially when it is 15%, about $14/month, as it is out of line compared to seniors' COLA of 2.5%. That is quite a bit of difference to make up. Not all seniors have multiple sources of income. |
| P202502642 | 4/22/2025 10:09 AM | Hi, the investors have hiked our rates plenty already. The service charge and reader fees are ridiculous already. Please do not allow Spire to raise our rates again. We are struggling already to keep warm water and heat. Please don't allow the hike again. The more you give in, the higher the rates get. We are paying plenty for the rich investors to just get richer. Maybe Elon needs to trim their help that sit back doing nothing. Thx, Margaret Gregory |
| P202502643 | 4/22/2025 10:11 AM | I'm writing as a concerned resident and customer of Spire to express my strong opposition to any proposed increase in gas rates (Case No. GR-2025-0107). Gas is already expensive enough, and increasing rates would place an even greater burden on households that are already navigating high costs of living. Families and individuals across Missouri are doing their best to manage essentials—raising rates for something as basic as heating and cooking feels unfair and unnecessary. Please prioritize the people of this state over corporate profits. I urge you to reject this rate increase. Thank you for your time and consideration. |
| P202502644 | 4/22/2025 10:12 AM | They literally just had an increase WHY SO THEY NEED ANOTHER. ITS ALREADY TOO EXPENSIVE! The last increase was TOO MUCH. AND SO IS THIS ONE. 15%?!?!?! |
| P202502645 | 4/22/2025 10:17 AM | See attached. |
| P202502646 | 4/22/2025 10:19 AM | When will enough be enough? Five rate increases in 5 years when the roads they tear up have sat, poorly filled with concrete next to the asphalt, for another five years? The CEO made a 5 million dollar salary and the company made $81 Million dollar profit. 15% increase is predatory. People will freeze to death without the gas to heat their home. Heat, water and electricity should be basic services in a supposed 1st world country not subject to the whims of a for profit corporation. Absolutely unacceptable. |
| P202502647 | 4/22/2025 10:22 AM | See attached. |
| P202502648 | 4/22/2025 10:24 AM | See attached. |
| P202502649 | 4/22/2025 10:31 AM | See attached. |
| P202502650 | 4/22/2025 10:34 AM | See attached. |
| P202502651 | 4/22/2025 10:37 AM | I write to you regarding the GR-2025-0107 and would very much encourage you all to oppose this ridiculous request. Spire has been making a large profit off of those whom are subject to using their services. There is absolutely no need for another increase, especially in this time of uncertainty with the economy. Our bills are already exorbitant. Please shut this down. It is pure greed. Thank you, A Missouri resident, forced to use Spire services who strongly opposes this request. Sarah Lift |
| P202502652 | 4/22/2025 10:40 AM | See attached. |
| P202502653 | 4/22/2025 10:44 AM | See attached. |
| P202502655 | 4/22/2025 10:50 AM | With the rate request being proposed I do not feel that is appropriate for low income communities. Please, consider that we are living lower than our means as it is based on our income. Maybe you should consider yearly raised rates based on usage and consumption of household sizes. I am reaching out to you due to the rising costs of everything from rent, food, fuel, insurance, etc. I am definitely not looking forward to another increase from any company. Thank you for reading this and hopefully understanding. |
| P202502656 | 4/22/2025 11:12 AM | I understand needs for increases in rates, fees, etc. However, another rate increase of 15% is not acceptable. Inflation has hit most of us since the Chinese pandemic and overspending by the former admin. While a proposed increase averaging $14 per month may not seem like a lot, it is to some of us who are living on fixed incomes. SSI COLAs do not increase by 15%; retirees like myself have had to deal with paying more for Medicare, as well as taxes, food, insurance and other utilities, etc. I would like to request info on what expenses have been reviewed and if internal paring down, salary cuts have been taken or considered. If you expect users to pay more, perhaps a15% cut in those expenses and salaries should be seriously considered. |
| P202502657 | 4/22/2025 11:18 AM | In regards to SPIRES rate increase proposal, I DO NOT support this request. GR-2025-0107 Many customers cant afford the current rates of increases across the board and this public service is a necessary residential MUST HAVE. The increase request is shady and seems to help SPIRE and nit the consumer. Also, the PCS decides the amount of increase? CORRUPTTION. I DO NOT APPROVE. SAY NO |
| P202502658 | 4/22/2025 11:39 AM | See attached. |
| P202502659 | 4/22/2025 11:44 AM | See attached. |
| P202502660 | 4/22/2025 11:46 AM | See attached. |
| P202502661 | 4/22/2025 11:47 AM | See attached. |
| P202502662 | 4/22/2025 11:48 AM | See attached. |
| P202502663 | 4/22/2025 1:30 PM | " I am tired of the government bureaucracy just raising, raising, raising. We oppose the increase" |
| P202502664 | 4/22/2025 1:36 PM | " i don't think they should have it. They are already getting more money every month. I am on a very fixed income and struggling as it is. Spire needs to manage their money better and stop giving big raises to everyone. I have lived here 59 years and they have never done any upgrading to my location except change the meter. I don't think they need 14%. I don't get 14% increases. I hope they get rejected. |
| P202502665 | 4/22/2025 1:39 PM | "Spire charges plenty. They are already overcharging us. I pay $200/mo for a tiny home. I am very much against this." |
| P202502666 | 4/22/2025 1:45 PM | "I am 100% against the increase. All they do is go up and up. Spire came and replaced my meter and I okayed it. The contractor the hired to install it came and when he went to relight my water heater he broke it. I had to pay to fix it. I have contacted them about repayment to no avail. They broke it but wont pay for the repair." |
| P202502667 | 4/22/2025 1:55 PM | "I am shocked! Rate are high enough. I disagree with this increase. $14 a month is too much. I am low class and can't afford this. Every year or at least every other year the ask/get in increase. How much do they really need? They are taking food out of my child's mouth. I would agree to like $2 a month but $14, NO. |
| P202502668 | 4/22/2025 1:58 PM | "I don't like it! I'm old and poor. My rent is going up and if Spire goes up it's more than I can handle." |
| P202502669 | 4/22/2025 2:02 PM | "How in the hell do they expect people to live? I am quite upset. This whole thing is wrong! Why don't they eliminate waste? They need to look at their own house before coming into ours. I could see a 5% MAYBE 7% increase but 14%, no. This is absolutely absurd. I don't understand the insanity." |
| P202502670 | 4/22/2025 2:03 PM | "I don't want this increase." |
| P202502671 | 4/22/2025 2:05 PM | "I am a senior citizen, handicap, and can't work. I'm on a fixed income. How much more can seniors take? Seniors should get a break." |
| P202502672 | 4/22/2025 2:07 PM | "Spire does work diligently but with other utilities going up, food going up and the economy not as strong, please not at this time." |
| P202502673 | 4/22/2025 2:09 PM | " I am 82 years old and on a fixed income. I can't keep up with all of this. It's getting out of hand. Spire needs to find other ways to make money." |
| P202502674 | 4/22/2025 2:53 PM | We are opposed to the amount of increase Spire is requesting. We feel that the average rate of increase for residential customers of 15% is excessive and ask that their request be denied. |
| P202502675 | 4/22/2025 2:56 PM | I am writing in despair that Spire plans to increase rates 15%? Is that right? Most people get a 2-3 % wage increase and utilities want 5 times that amount? I know my social security went down this year due to an increase in Medicare premium! I WISH I could call social security and ask for an increase for PENDING expenses!!! How do you plan on us paying for this? Please be reasonable as costs are so high and Laclede and Ameren can budget better. If I need a big expense, I budget! Why can't companies? Why can't public service commission and OPC make suggestions ? Please, please, please, don't do this to St. Louisans. Allow competition! |
| P202502676 | 4/22/2025 3:19 PM | "We are already charged outrageous amounts and a monthly meter fee. Everyone is hurting bad as it is so you don't need to be taking more from us. I am very against this. I know several people who could not afford this. They Company needs to operate under a more reasonable budget. We are all getting hit hard as it is. |
| P202502677 | 4/22/2025 3:37 PM | "This is outrageous. They are contributing to inflation. Don't these people care?" |
| P202502678 | 4/22/2025 3:43 PM | "I object to Spire's request for increase. Jackson County property taxes have gone up too. Probably to cover the deficiency from Parsons' no property tax for those over age 65. I feel they should wait to see if Trump lowers utility rates." |
| P202502679 | 4/22/2025 4:37 PM | Rebecca submitted comments via email (SEE ATTACHED). She is opposed to the increase |
| P202502680 | 4/22/2025 4:39 PM | Letitia submitted comments via email. (SEE ATTACHED). We are opposed to the amount of increase Spire is requesting. We feel that the average rate of increase for residential customers of 15% is excessive and ask that their request be denied. |
| P202502681 | 4/23/2025 7:54 AM | "Not that it's going to matter, but I'd like to provide my feedback about the price hikes. I don't like it. Even if the prices of gas has gone up for the company, an average of $14 increase per household? That's ridiculous. People are having a hard enough time getting by without Spire price gouging them." |
| P202502682 | 4/23/2025 7:56 AM | "I am emailing to voice my opinion and vote no on the rate increase. Eventually you guys are going to increase utility bills so high, all the poorer citizens in the community will no longer be able to afford to live. " |
| P202502685 | 4/23/2025 8:21 AM | "A 15% natural gas utility gas increase is incredibly high, especially after a 50% plus real estate (property tax) increase which is not allowed by Missouri State law. Sprie is only a gas transmitting company that delivers natural gas. It does not take the risk of drilling natural gas wells. The following current charges are billed: Meter charge $20.00 - Who asked for it as the older meters were just fine. Winter sage charge - why the heck does this exist? Pipeline upgrade (ISRS) I also pay tax on this fee which is a continual tax for the upgrade. WNAR - What the heck is this charge? .."*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502686 | 4/23/2025 8:24 AM | "I respectfully submit my comments in opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed rate increase (Case No. GR-2025-0107), which seeks to raise customer rates by approximately 14%, or $14 per month for average residential users. While I understand the need for utility providers to maintain infrastructure and account for inflationary pressures, I urge the Commission to consider that Missouri residents are already facing substantial financial strain." ..*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502690 | 4/23/2025 12:18 PM | "A 14% rate increase for SPIRE is ridiculous. Seems like they ALWAYS inflate their real needs just to negotiate a smaller increase which is also more than they need. It's time for the PSC to take some real action and limit utility increases to the rate of inflation." |
| P202502691 | 4/23/2025 1:56 PM | "Here are some comments regarding the increase of rates on our Spire bill: 1. We don’t understand why we are still having to pay $20 every month for our meter. Surely, these meters have been paid for many years ago. 2. Why is the 14-15 percent per month needed on our bill? Seems like that is a lot of increase per month per customer. 3. With everything else increasing, this increase will hurt a lot of Spire customers including us. Thank you but we were unable to attend the local public hearing. " |
| P202502692 | 4/23/2025 2:12 PM | See attached. |
| P202502693 | 4/23/2025 2:17 PM | See attached. |
| P202502697 | 4/23/2025 3:52 PM | "I am writing as a concerned resident of Missouri to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed 15% natural gas rate hike. At a time when many Missouri families are already struggling with inflation, rising utility costs, and economic uncertainty, a 15% increase in gas rates would place an undue burden on households and small businesses. Natural gas is not a luxury—it is an essential service used for heating, cooking, and daily living. This increase could force low- and fixed-income families to choose between keeping their homes warm and other basic necessities."..*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502698 | 4/24/2025 7:51 AM | "I am against having my gas rate increased. I understand Spire will be working with the water department to capture methane. In my quick review I learned from a source that there is a real possibility of increased income from this action. As a retiree I understand higher costs. I believe utilities who maintain a monopoly should be nonprofit. It really makes me sick to think anyone would profit from a necessity for existence. Methane Abatement Costs in the Oil and Gas Industry: Survey and Synthesis | The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs" |
| P202502699 | 4/24/2025 7:56 AM | "Shame on Spire Missouri Inc. Our increase was more than $14 per month, more like $143.00 per month. We went from paying approximately $90 to $243.00 per month. We are working on a property we purchased in 2004, and it seldom uses gas. Guess what? The payment there is also $243.00. SHAME. SHAME. SHAME. Between greed, privatization, and fascism, soon, people will have to do without natural gas. We are considering turning it off because we cannot afford to have natural gas. The people should not be responsible for updating equipment for a private organization. Therefore, the Missouri Public Service Commission should deny the request for an increase, although the rise has already happened. Soon to be gasless in Kansas City. |
| P202502700 | 4/24/2025 8:10 AM | I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed 15% increase in natural gas prices by Spire Gas. As a customer, I have noticed that Spire Gas has raised its prices five times in the past five years, and this latest proposed increase is quite alarming. While I understand that price adjustments may be necessary from time to time, the frequency and magnitude of these increases are placing a significant financial burden on households. Many families are already struggling to make ends meet, and an additional 15% increase in natural gas prices will only exacerbate this situation. I kindly request that the Missouri Public Service Commission thoroughly reviews Spire Gas's proposal ."*See attached |
| P202502701 | 4/24/2025 8:28 AM | "I am contacting you in regards to the rate increase request for Spire Missouri Inc. As a resident of Missouri, I am finding it more and more difficult to keep up with bills just to live. I truly do not feel I can afford the 15% increase. I have already started a second job to pay for my bills. Please consider my plea in consideration of this rate increase." |
| P202502702 | 4/24/2025 9:29 AM | It has come to my attention that Spire has proposed an approximate 15% monthly increase. This is something that I would not support. Missouri is ranked 23 in the highest natural gas prices, yet we are also ranked 39th for the most impoverished. If Missouri is facing more poverty than most states, then the utility prices should be relative. Spire Missouri Inc.'s profit (specifically, consolidated net income) was $250.9 million in fiscal year 2024, which translates to $4.19 per share. This was an increase from the $217.5 million (or $3.85 per share) net income reported in fiscal year 2023. This is proof that they do not need additional funding. |
| P202502704 | 4/24/2025 10:16 AM | See attached. |
| P202502706 | 4/24/2025 11:03 AM | "I am writing as a concerned resident of Missouri to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed 15% natural gas rate hike. As a current Spire customer with no alternative for natural gas services, I believe the proposed increase is a flagrant example of corporate greed. In just the last two months, I've had to call the Spire emergency line four times due to mechanical failure of their required meter updates, and while the responders did come out quickly, they clearly did not fix the problem right away. This is an ongoing issue within their current capabilities, and is not the type of customer service excellence that would warrant a price increase, even a small one." ..*See attached for full comment |
| P202502707 | 4/24/2025 11:14 AM | "I am writing as a concerned resident of Missouri to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed 15% natural gas rate hike. At a time when many Missouri families are already struggling with inflation, rising utility costs, and economic uncertainty, a 15% increase in gas rates would place an undue burden on households and small businesses. Natural gas is not a luxury—it is an essential service used for heating, cooking, and daily living. This increase could force low- and fixed-income families to choose between keeping their homes warm and other basic necessities." ..*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502709 | 4/24/2025 12:53 PM | I don’t know how the average ccf’s useage number in your letter was calculated, but my modest home of 2000 sq ft uses about 67 ccf on average per month thus indicating a monthly increase in cost to us of at least $20. I am a senior on fixed income and am strongly opposed to this 15% proposed increase in rates. It seems clear that the impact on monthly bills would be greater than Spire suggests. |
| P202502710 | 4/24/2025 2:48 PM | I would like to deny my support for the proposed 15% increase. This is an unacceptable increase during a period in time that the people of this country are in an economic crisis. The timing and the percentage of the increase is unreasonable and unaffordable. Almost everything has gone up as far as living essentials and many ore struggling to keep from sinking right now, and only expected to get worse, and you are proposing to hit us up with this excessive increase? I cannot afford an increase like this. And your timing is unbelievably not well thought through. You DO NOT have my support for this proposed rate increase because I am already struggling to survive financially as it is right now. I hope you will NOT raise rates at this time. |
| P202502711 | 4/24/2025 6:44 PM | Rate increases are common, and unfair to the customer. There is an rate increase each year. What is the reason for the rate increases? Very difficult for customers that have financial strain. Reconsider this increase. Not everyone can afford another increase. Concerned customer. |
| P202502713 | 4/24/2025 10:07 PM | I’m writing to oppose the proposed gas rate increase. Many families, including mine, are already struggling with rising costs, and higher utility rates will add to the burden. Gas is an essential service, and increases like this can force difficult choices between heat and basic needs. I urge you to reconsider this rate hike and explore alternatives that don’t place more strain on customers. Greater transparency in justifying these increases would also be appreciated. |
| P202502714 | 4/25/2025 7:55 AM | "I am writing to express my opposition to any rate increases for SPIRE and any other service. As a senior citizen, I am one of many who cannot financially withstand additional expenses. Too, I haven't seen any real justification for an increase, what are we being offered as customers? Why should this be considered in the current economic environment , especially with this current administration? If this proposed increase were on a ballot, I'd vote NO!!!" |
| P202502715 | 4/25/2025 8:23 AM | I recently received notice at my home that Spire Energy is requesting a 15% rate increase for our gas usage. I obviously want to object to such a request as that seems very unfair to consumers like myself. With the rising costs that everyone is enduring, I feel it is ridiculous that we could be asked for such a massive increase to our bill. Are we not working to decrease the cost of energy in America? I thought that was the new direction of the administration? Please fight on my behalf as well as other gas consumers that continue to fall victim to extremely high rate increases with no reasons given or financial accountability by the gas company. Thank you for your support, |
| P202502716 | 4/25/2025 8:27 AM | This is in reference to the proposed rate hike for Spire to maintain their profit margins. No other business requires customers to pay up front before they make improvements to their infrastructure. Wal-Mart doesn't increase cost before a store is built and this is no different. This should be irrevocably denied without question. Thanks for your time. |
| P202502717 | 4/25/2025 8:33 AM | See attached email for comments |
| P202502718 | 4/25/2025 8:36 AM | My name is Chontelle, I am writing in response to the increase request from your company. At this time your customers do not need another pay rate increase. We are already struggling to maintain a month to month payments. My Spire gas bill at this time is $288 and at this time I am on social security. Could you please take this into consideration when trying to increase your customers rate every year. The Bible does tell us that in the last days the rich will get richer and the poor will get poorer. At this time it seems to be true. |
| P202502719 | 4/25/2025 8:47 AM | See attached email for comments. |
| P202502721 | 4/25/2025 9:44 AM | "Ordinary People Are Struggling. Spire Is Not. Spire made $250 million in profits in FY2024. Meanwhile, ordinary people are struggling to survive in a time of skyrocketing prices and a potential recession. To ask for a rate increase is ludicrous. Reject the request. Spire can cut into its profits instead of our wallets. " |
| P202502722 | 4/25/2025 10:01 AM | See attached. |
| P202502723 | 4/25/2025 10:03 AM | See attached. |
| P202502724 | 4/25/2025 10:05 AM | See attached. |
| P202502726 | 4/25/2025 10:11 AM | See attached. |
| P202502727 | 4/25/2025 10:45 AM | "As a consumer of Spire we are appalled at their request to raise customers prices, we feel that in return the CEO, managers and employees should take a 15 percent pay cut to offset their request as I am sure they make more in salaries than the average customer so with all do respect, we ask you to vote this rate hike down until they have proven that Spire is doing everything within their power to cut operational costs." |
| P202502728 | 4/25/2025 10:49 AM | "I am not in favor of the proposed 14% rate increase by Spire. We are retired. We cannot live without the natural gas product provided by Spire. We have no other alternative. Having worked for a public utility, I understand how rate structure is negotiated at the public utility level. All costs of doing business are added to create a basis for the overall prices to the public." ..*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502729 | 4/25/2025 11:17 AM | "I oppose the proposed Spire rate increase. A 14% increase is out of proportion with the cost of living and the responsible management of funds that are public agencies should be accountable for. In a city where so many are struggling to make ends meet, or rate this high is an extraordinary burden for some of our neighbors." |
| P202502731 | 4/25/2025 11:45 AM | "I am writing to you about the proposed Spire rate increase of approximately 15%. I am sure that Spire will say that the increase is to cover infrastructure, inflation, etc. I am opposed to this increase. My proposal is that they look internally for cost saving measures, starting with reducing the salaries of their top leadership by 15%. The last place they need to look is cutting the pay or jobs of their low level employees, or demanding more money from their customers. If the CEO made approximately $5 million last year, a 15% pay cut would still net him over $4 million, while a 15% rate hike might make it difficult for some customers to put food on the table. Thank you. " |
| P202502732 | 4/25/2025 11:53 AM | "I received a letter that Spire intends to request a rate increase of 15%. This is an absurd increase which should not be approved by the MPSC. There is no legitimate reason given for this increase in the letter provided. I request that the PSC deny this ridiculous request from Spire to "increase revenues" . It would not be fair to the local property owners to allow such a request. |
| P202502733 | 4/25/2025 12:06 PM | Increasing rates, even if it is estimated to be just around $14 for the average customer, is an absolutely absurd proposal in this economic climate. Many people in our state are struggling to afford groceries for their families, diapers and formula for their babies, and other general bills. It would do you good to take a look at the number of customers that are on some sort of a budget billing plan and consider that when debating an increase. If people are already needing budget billing plans to be able to afford gas in their homes, what makes you think they can afford to pay more?! This feels like another way to keep the middle class struggling. We do not need increases in our bills right now. What an absurd time to propose this. |
| P202502734 | 4/25/2025 2:10 PM | I am writing as a concerned customer and resident of Republic, MO, to formally express my opposition to the proposed natural gas rate increase recently announced. **See attached for full comments. |
| P202502735 | 4/25/2025 3:25 PM | See attached. |
| P202502736 | 4/25/2025 5:59 PM | Spire is yet again threatening to raise my natural gas rates. They just did so at least once. Right now I am struggling to pay my bills, have tremendous credit card debt, and cannot afford to pay any additional increase. I do not understand how Spire is being allowed to raise rates yet again, this is ridiculous. |
| P202502737 | 4/26/2025 1:39 PM | I am requesting the PSC deny Spire’s current rate case to increase costs by 14% |
| P202502738 | 4/26/2025 4:18 PM | I am opposed to the proposed rate increase. You (Spire) are requesting an increase of $236M in revenues to cover "recovery of infrastructure investments, inflationary costs since its last case, increased costs of service, and weather and conservation impacts." According to your most recent 10-K filing with the SEC, you had a net income of $250.9M in 2024. This will leave you with approximately $14.9M, which I recommend be used to hire better accountants. In conclusion, it's very nice of you to ask, but as someone who has $0M, I'd rather this come out of your pocket than mine. |
| P202502739 | 4/28/2025 7:55 AM | "For the proposed Spire rate increase ... They are requesting a 15% increase in rates to raise $236 million for infrastructure projects and other uses (including additional profits listed at 'recovery of infrastructure investments'). According to SEC filings, Spire's Missouri operations netted over $118 million in profits for their corporate year ending September 30, 2024. That's pure profit, not including inflated corporate salaries, bonuses, self-enriching stock buybacks, etc. My question to Spire would be, how much are they contributing to the project? What percentage of that $118 million dollar profit are they willing to contribute? Or are they expecting the customers to foot the entire bill while they,",*See attached |
| P202502740 | 4/28/2025 8:01 AM | "I am writing in regards to the proposed Spire gas rate increase request of 14%. I do not agree with this increase. The Spire CEO is making 3.4 million per year. CEO and executive salaries need to be reigned in before any more talks of increasing costs to the general public are done. Lower and middle classes are being squeezed on all sides and the ability to build wealth for future generations is dwindling fast while we have people like this making absorbent amounts of money. Some of us work 6 days a week even with masters degrees and licenses in healthcare to make our bills and try and put even a little back or afford a vacation for our kids once a year. I don't care how much experience she/Spire CEO has, no one,,"*See attached |
| P202502741 | 4/28/2025 8:06 AM | "I’m a senior on Social Security and Medicare. I am a household of ONE Person and have done everything I can to NOT USE my utilities because of how expensive they are. For example, in the winter my thermostat is on 62 degrees, summer 82. I frequently take showers through my gym membership rather than at home. I have a pilot light going on my furnace, otherwise I use my gas stove to cook a large meal @ once a week. This way I save on gas. Even with these measures I‘m spending @ $500 a month on utilities and my social security is $22k. I’m 79 years old. Our utilities should be put on a tier system or something more fair to old people..*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502742 | 4/28/2025 8:12 AM | "I am a resident of St. Louis County, Missouri and after receiving a notice in the mail I would like to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed 15% natural gas rate hike. I am the sole provider for my family of four, I have a wife and two little girls, we are struggling with inflation, increased costs for groceries, insurance and utility costs and the unknown impact of tariffs on our budget.Everything has been going up in price non-stop since COVID and Spire, Ameren, Missouri American Water and MSD seem to be asking for increases every chance they get for the last 5 years. Spire is not operating in a vacuum, this 15% increase in addition to all the other increases puts a burden on us for something .."*See attached |
| P202502744 | 4/28/2025 8:24 AM | "I am writing as a concerned resident of Missouri to express my strong opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed 15% natural gas rate hike. At a time when many Missouri families are already struggling with inflation, rising utility costs, and economic uncertainty, a 15% increase in gas rates would place an undue burden on households and small businesses. Natural gas is not a luxury—it is an essential service used for heating, cooking, and daily living. This increase could force low- and fixed-income families to choose between keeping their homes warm and other basic necessities..."*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502746 | 4/28/2025 8:30 AM | "writing to provide comments regarding Spire MO proposed rate increase (file no.: GR-2025-0107) via email submission. As a MO resident in St. Louis county, I do not support residential rate increase. Should a final ruling is made, please could it be notified publicly to MO residents? |
| P202502747 | 4/28/2025 8:37 AM | "As a retired educator in the state of Missouri, Inflation has hit hard. The Public School Retirement System Cola for 2025 was 2%. Other inflation rates for the state of Missouri are as follows: The inflation rate in the St. Louis area for the 12 months ending in February 2025 was 2.0%. The Midwest region's overall inflation rate was 2.7% for the same period. Core inflation in the Midwest was 3.3%. The St. Louis area advanced 0.5% for the two months ending in February 2025. The St. Louis metro area, which includes parts of Missouri and Illinois, saw a 2.0% increase in the CPI-U between February 2024 and February 2025...*See attached for full comment and chart. |
| P202502748 | 4/28/2025 8:48 AM | "I am retired on a fixed income and am finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet with the increased cost of everything due to inflation. I am asking that the proposed rate increase for Spire Missouri only apply to those under the age of 65, so that retired homeowners such as myself can continue to live in our homes without the burden of this increased utility cost." |
| P202502749 | 4/28/2025 8:54 AM | "I am not in agreement with any rate increases. Cannot afford a 15 % increase. " |
| P202502750 | 4/28/2025 9:13 AM | See attached email for comments |
| P202502751 | 4/28/2025 9:15 AM | See attached email for comments. |
| P202502752 | 4/28/2025 9:20 AM | Hello - please see attached for my feedback regarding the current Spire rate case and my complete opposition to any increase, especially not the proposed 14%. |
| P202502753 | 4/28/2025 9:44 AM | "Comment: If an increase with Spire should happen, would it be possible to have a Senior Discount for those on Social Security?" |
| P202502754 | 4/28/2025 9:51 AM | " I am 92 years old. Seems they get an increase every year and it just goes to the CEOs. They need to cut salaries not put it on the customers. The Commission needs to quit giving them the increases!" |
| P202502755 | 4/28/2025 10:02 AM | "I can't afford this. I am on SSI. This will put a burden on me. I do not want it to go up." |
| P202502756 | 4/28/2025 10:25 AM | "I am sending an email to state my opposition for the proposed rate increase by spire Missouri, for gr 2025 0107 . In reviewing their tax filings, the company makes more than enough money to cover/contribute additional money required for recovery of infrastructure investments inflationary costs increase cost of service, and weather in conservation impacts." |
| P202502757 | 4/28/2025 10:29 AM | "I am writing to express my opposition to Spire Missouri’s proposed 15% increase to residential customer rates, as outlined in Docket No. GR-2025-0107. While I understand that utility companies must occasionally adjust rates to maintain service quality and reliability, a 15% increase — approximately $14 per month — is simply too large to impose at one time. Many individuals and families in our community are already struggling to manage household budgets amidst rising costs for food, housing, and other essentials. A sudden, significant rate hike would create an additional burden at a time when many can least afford it." *See attached for full comment |
| P202502758 | 4/28/2025 10:41 AM | "I strongly oppose this rate increase. I pay enough already. I am charged $238.75 per month as it is and I am 97 years old on a fixed income. Where do you all think we, consumers, are getting the money to pay for all of these increases? I speak for myself and on the behalf of my elderly friends and neighbors - WE OBJECT TO THIS PROPOSED INCREASE. |
| P202502759 | 4/28/2025 11:21 AM | See attached. |
| P202502760 | 4/28/2025 11:23 AM | See attached. |
| P202502763 | 4/28/2025 11:30 AM | See attached. |
| P202502765 | 4/28/2025 2:13 PM | As a mere mortal, I received three pages of blah, blah, and more blah, and all I notice is fourteen percent (14%) increase. Seven (7) hearings to determine if a monopoly needs to charge a greater amount for future infrastructure investments is ridiculous regardless of how flowery a future that may entice more investment. How would a custimer feel more confident there is no collusion with MPSC? Residential customers live in the present. Customers have greater expections from a monopoly such as lowing the cost of energy and in this case eliminating the use of dirty fossil fuels. Words such as "renewable" or "biomethane" natural gas emits 90% methane which is a greenhouse gas that damages the climate significantly, and more tha,, *See attached |
| P202502766 | 4/28/2025 2:16 PM | Office of the Public Counsel, Hi I am a resident of Clever, Missouri and am very concerned about the possibility of an increase in our utility rates. I understand that the price of everything is increasing, but 14% is overboard. My wife and I are retired and the expected increase from Social Security is expected to be 3% or LESS. Our rates were already increased and this would hit us very hard. My recommendation would be to pause this request based upon the estimated amount of Natural Gas that is available in the United States. Our current U.S. Government has promised to build new pipelines and issue new permits to extract this commodity within the next few months. This would allow prices for Natural Gas to decrease and all ,,*See attached |
| P202502767 | 4/28/2025 2:19 PM | "I Marlan Seahorn, oppose any and all increases." |
| P202502768 | 4/28/2025 3:11 PM | "Our household does not support the requested 14-15% rate increase by Spire Missouri. We do not support any increase, and if one is approved that will decide our voting for the next 20 years. After the personal property tax hits everyone has been taking, you increase this and you will see a full turnover of all elected officials. You better understand your people or you will be voted out. We are all tired of having our money taken from us by local, state, and federal governments. " |
| P202502769 | 4/28/2025 3:22 PM | "What plan is the PSC putting in place for the people who are poor and on a fixed income? Where are we, the elderly, the disabled, supposed to find the money to pay for all of these increases on utilities that we NEED. It is not like we can go without power and heat. What is the PSC doing to take into account these people who are barely making enough money to get by? How can I pay my increasing bill when I do not have money to live?" |
| P202502772 | 4/29/2025 8:00 AM | " I am writing to express my deep concern regarding your recent request to the Missouri Public Service Commission for an additional $236 million increase in revenues, which would result in an approximate 14% rate hike for customers. As a residential customer, I have already experienced multiple rate increases in 2024. Adding another $14 per month to my bill — especially after three prior increases within the same year — places an unreasonable financial burden on households like mine. This pattern of frequent increases raises serious concerns about affordability, corporate responsibility, and the fairness of these requests to your customers.."*See attached |
| P202502773 | 4/29/2025 8:10 AM | "The 14% proposed rate hike is out of line. The public is going to get hard with tariff increases on product and also on gas prices. How about a 7% rate hike and make other 7% from tariff money? Its gonna be hard for retirees to swallow all of these increase facing the public. Wrd KCMO" |
| P202502774 | 4/29/2025 8:13 AM | "Missouri Spire residential bills have increased significantly over the last three years, far outpacing both national inflation and local wages. A Spire customer with an average winter consumption of 120 ccf9 has experienced a 109% increase in their winter bill since winter 2020-2021. Please reject any additional increases. They need to tighten their belts just like the residents of MO! Thanks" |
| P202502775 | 4/29/2025 8:16 AM | "I am writing to protest the rate increase for Spire Missouri. I am a widow and single parent. The past two winters I have kept my thermostat at 65 degrees - which is too cold - because I cannot pay the high rates. I am not getting a cost of living raise this year. I know that Missouri has many other citizens who also struggle with the high cost of utilities. Please consider us when making your decision." |
| P202502777 | 4/29/2025 9:32 AM | See attached email for comments |
| P202502778 | 4/29/2025 9:35 AM | See attached for comments |
| P202502780 | 4/29/2025 9:39 AM | See attached. |
| P202502781 | 4/29/2025 12:25 PM | "It has recently come forward that you intend to raise your prices. Again. Your website says that you have been around to “serve people”. How is it serving the people to continuously raise your prices and fees, all for the gain of your portfolio? This sounds more like trying to line the pocketbooks of the stockholders, and not trying to help the people that you “serve”. I understand that prices do fluctuate, and that there have been some circumstances that would have caused that to happen, but to raise them again after the governor signs SB4 into law. This makes me question your motives. To me this just sounds like corporate greed. While your company and the stockholders may not have had quite the rough time that others,"*See attached |
| P202502782 | 4/29/2025 12:27 PM | "I am writing to formally protest Spire Missouri's proposed rate increase of approximately 14%, which amounts to around $236 million in additional revenue. This proposed increase, if approved, would result in an average monthly increase of $14 for residential customers, placing an undue financial burden on consumers.,," *See attached for full comment. |
| P202502783 | 4/29/2025 2:26 PM | Spire's proposed rate increase of 14% for KCMO residents would cause hardship to my household were it to go into effect. It would raise my bill by approx. $180/year. I am on a fixed income. Meeting my costs for health care, food, utilities and taxes is already difficult, requiring careful budgeting and putting off larger expenditures. The proposed increase is too high, and combined with other rising costs, would outpace the annual federal disability benefit amount I expect to receive. Please lower the rate of increase for residents of Kansas City, Missouri. Surely, an increase of this magnitude will significantly contribute to the difficulties many residents, myself included, face when trying to meet basic living costs, paycheck to paycheck |
| P202502784 | 4/29/2025 2:33 PM | "Please rethink the proposed Spire rate increase at this time. I realize Spire has increasing expenditures of it's own, but so many residences and small businesses are struggling to stay afloat right now. Everything is so costly, everyone has been struggling. I am only one voice, but appreciate the invitation to contact the commission. Thank you." |
| P202502785 | 4/29/2025 2:35 PM | "In an environment of falling energy prices, we need to have discussions about rate reductions rather than rate increases. Why should we lock in a rate increase right at the time rates are starting to fall?" |
| P202502787 | 4/30/2025 7:40 AM | "I wanted to provide comments to enter into the official record opposing Spire Missouri's proposed rate increase. Spire Missouri's net income in 2024 was $250.9 million. This represents a $33.4 million increase compared to the $217.5 million reported in fiscal year 2023. They appear to be doing just fine without the need to increase their rates an average of 14%. In fact, they are doing much better than the customers they serve. These are very challenging and uncertain times and consumers are doing what they can to simply survive. Yet a company with hundreds of millions of dollars in net income is jumping on the "inflation bandwagon" looking for a way to make even more money. Even if they needed extra net income to.."*See Attachec |
| P202502788 | 4/30/2025 7:45 AM | "The requested increase of approximately 14% for residential customers is both unjustified and detrimental to the consumers in Missouri. Economic Impact on Consumers: The proposed increase will significantly burden households, especially those with fixed or low incomes. Many families are already struggling to make ends meet, and an additional 14% increase in their utility bills will exacerbate their financial hardships. This rate hike comes at a time when inflation and living costs are already high, making it even more challenging for consumers to manage their expenses..."*See attached |
| P202502791 | 4/30/2025 11:26 AM | "I'm a KCMo resident since 1967. Recently I received a notification of hearings to be held June 3 and 4 regarding a Spire 14% rate increase request. Since I can't attend and have observed these meetings are ineffective, I write you now with my comments. :"*See Attached for Full Comment |
| P202502792 | 4/30/2025 1:48 PM | "We do not want this increase. We are on a fixed income and can't handle increases all the time." |
| P202502793 | 4/30/2025 2:13 PM | "Why does Spire need to do an substantial rate increase, when goods and services are increasing exponentially? A rate increase at this current time when people are losing their jobs, and income is decreasing will only hurt Spirer's current customers." |
| P202502794 | 4/29/2025 | The customer expressed frustration, stating that Spire should bear the costs rather than homeowners. She feels it is unreasonable for customers to face a tax rate and finds the situation unacceptable. |
| P202502798 | 5/1/2025 9:46 AM | See attached. |
| P202502799 | 5/1/2025 9:46 AM | See attached. |
| P202502800 | 5/1/2025 9:46 AM | See attached. |
| P202502802 | 5/1/2025 10:03 AM | "I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed 15% rate increase that your company is requesting. While I understand the necessity of maintaining and improving infrastructure, this substantial rate hike places a significant financial burden on your customers, especially during an economically challenging time for many households and businesses. A 15% increase in energy costs is not just an inconvenience—it’s a serious hardship. Rising costs of living, coupled with inflation, have already strained household budgets. Many individuals and families who rely on affordable natural gas will find it increasingly difficult to meet this additional strain.'..*See Attached for full comment. |
| P202502803 | 5/1/2025 12:19 PM | We are often asked to approve natural gas increases and it feels like there is nothing we can do to stop it. Does Spire ever look into cost-cutting measures so that we do not have to have consistent increases to our bills? I would like to see some effort on behalf of the utility companies to let consumers know what they have tried to do to reduce costs before raising rates (which seem to always be approved). When costs increase on individual households, not only with utilities, we must find ways to reduce our overall costs, but it seems like Spire is not being held to this expectation, although they could and should be. |
| P202502804 | 5/1/2025 1:46 PM | I'm writing about the proposed rate increase for Spire. I am against it. Not only has Spire gotten many rate increases and various other financial support from the state, but there is no valid reason for another rate increase. This is a huge jump in monthly costs for us as customers while we are entering a time of economic uncertainty and financial impact to our city and country from a reckless, heartless administration. The reasons Spire listed for a rate increase do not match a critical need on their company's part. Under the items this extra $236 million will apply to, nothing seems critical to their continued service levels. It's likely a way for Spire to enhance the pockets of their shareholders and c-suite, not customers. I oppose. |
| P202502807 | 5/1/2025 3:01 PM | Please see the attachment for full comment. |
| P202502810 | 5/2/2025 7:36 AM | "I’m writing about public hearing . I’m not going to be able to make it. So I’m writing to let you know that I’m on a fixed income so I’m asking that you not raise my gas bill please." |
| P202502811 | 5/2/2025 7:49 AM | "In regards to this increase, I pay the same monthly amount every month. This last winter my amount dropped to $60.00 a month because I had been paying to much the year before and had almost a $500.00 credit. When the yearly adjustment came they raised my amount from $60.00 to $80.00 even with a credit. Then I get a notice that Spire wants to raise my rates. My temperature in the house last winter as set at 64. I’m 73 years old. I can’t keep paying with all the rate increases. I’ve had to get 2 new house insurance companies in the last year. Rates have gone up. Water rates go up, electric rates go up. Electric wants to charge for new stuff that isn’t even built yet. Groceries keep going up. I’m to the point.."*See Attached |
| P202502812 | 5/2/2025 9:50 AM | "At a time when Trump's Terrible Tariffs, and the continuing squeeze by every utility company, city tax add-ons (plus increases in food, et al; increase in the entire home repair industries' rates, and all such) -- to get "blood out of turnips" or stones, or in our case, bones, WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER RATE INCREASE FROM SPIRE. .." *see attached for full comment |
| P202502813 | 5/2/2025 12:15 PM | "I strongly oppose the 15% increase Spire has requested. With the rising costs of essentials like food, household goods, and medical expenses, many individuals in our community, particularly seniors on fixed incomes, find it extremely challenging to absorb additional expenses. Spire attributes the proposed increase to factors such as inflation, infrastructure investments, and the impacts of weather and conservation on customer usage. However, it's crucial for the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to consider the financial strain this may place on customers." |
| P202502814 | 5/2/2025 12:17 PM | "I am against any rate increase. When is all this going to stop. 15-25% rate increase request each year by each type of Utility. Citizens are stuck with Monopolies as there are no other choices for our utilities. At some point folks won’t be able to afford basic needs.."*See attached for full comment. |
| P202502815 | 5/2/2025 1:21 PM | See attached |
| P202502816 | 5/2/2025 1:26 PM | See attached email for comments |