Long Island Lighting Co. et al. v. Federal Power Commission et al.

Opinion summary

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The case involved Long Island Lighting Company and other petitioners challenging the Federal Power Commission's (FPC) decision regarding natural gas rates. The FPC had approved a rate increase proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation, which supplied natural gas to various utilities including those in New York. Petitioners argued that the FPC did not adequately consider whether the new rates were just and reasonable as required under the Natural Gas Act. They contended that this oversight could lead to unjust financial burdens on consumers due to increased utility costs passed down from higher wholesale prices of natural gas. The Supreme Court reviewed whether the FPC’s procedures met statutory requirements for ensuring fair pricing while balancing interests between suppliers and consumers.