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Does a gas utility have the right to charge a late-payment penalty?

April 26, 2017charge Gas penalty right utility

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Does a gas utility have the right to charge a late-payment penalty?

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The Ontario Energy Board, which regulates the rates charged by gas utilities, has approved penalty charges for the late payment of bills. The late payment penalty is intended to encourage customers to pay their bills on time, so that all customers can benefit from lower costs.