Black Hills Arkansas gas utility wins approval for new rates, adds $17.9 million annual revenue

Black Hills’ Arkansas natural gas utility won new rates from the Arkansas Public Service Commission, effective Oct. 12, 2026. Order supports recovery of about USD 147 million of system investments since its last general rate filing in 2023. New rates are set to add about USD 17.9 million in annual revenue. * Allowed return on equity set at 9.8% with a 47.5% equity, 52.5% debt capital structure. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Black Hills Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via (Ref. ID: 202610131615PRIMZONEFULLFEED9844973) on October 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)