Berkshire Gas' request for a significant rate increase is facing opposition from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey.
Healey says the utility company's proposal could not come at a worse time for families and businesses in Western Mass.
Berkshire Gas is seeking a rate hike of 18-to-23-percent, which would raise the typical heating customer's bill by more than 50-dollars-a-month.
The request is still under review by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.
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