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Restaurants and residents press PUC on Hawaii Gas rate request; engineer urges tax review
Summary
Local restaurateurs and residents opposed Hawaii Gas’ proposed rate increase at the PUC hearing; a former refinery employee recommended investigating alleged excise-tax charges at the refinery that he says could lower gas supply costs by 3–4%.
Local businesses and residents used a public hearing before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission to press concerns about Hawaii Gas’ proposed rate increase, while a technical witness urged tax and supply-chain scrutiny that he said could lower costs.
Michael Miller, owner of Tiki’s Grill and Bar and speaking for the Hawaii Restaurant Association, said he became aware of the hearing only recently and warned that a ‘massive’ immediate increase would threaten small restaurants and mom-and-pop operators. "We're really concerned on…
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