July Marks Another Rate Increase for Liquids Pipelines

U.S. liquids pipelines can adjust transportation rates on July 1 using an inflation-linked index. This year is the first adjustment under a new five-year level for that inflation index. The change is procedural but could modestly affect pipeline tariffs and near-term delivered liquids economics.

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U.S. liquids pipelines can adjust transportation rates on July 1 using an inflation-linked index. This year is the first adjustment under a new five-year level for that inflation index. The change is procedural but could modestly affect pipeline tariffs and near-term delivered liquids economics.