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Olney council unanimously adopts Resolution R5-26 denying Atmos Energy rate increase

City Council of the City of Olney, Texas · March 23, 2026

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The Olney City Council adopted Resolution R5-26 on March 23, 2026, formally denying Atmos Energy's request to raise rates; council members said the denial reflects the city's participation in a co-op that negotiates rates on members' behalf.

The City Council of Olney on March 23 adopted Resolution R5-26 denying a rate-increase request from Atmos Energy. Mayor Rue Rogers explained the item as an annual occurrence tied to the co-op that regulates Atmos rates and prepares and sends the city a proposed resolution.

Council member Terri Wipperman moved to adopt R5-26; the motion passed unanimously after a second. The council took no further action and did not attach additional local conditions to the denial. The item was presented as part of routine utility-rate oversight for member cities in the co-op.

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