New Mexico et al. v. Federal Power Commission

Opinion summary

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The case involved the Federal Power Commission's (FPC) authority to regulate natural gas prices under the Natural Gas Act. New Mexico and other petitioners challenged an FPC order that set rates for natural gas sold in interstate commerce, arguing it exceeded its jurisdiction by regulating production costs within state boundaries. The Supreme Court held that the FPC had broad regulatory powers over all aspects of interstate natural gas sales, including setting just and reasonable rates. This decision reinforced federal oversight over interstate energy transactions, emphasizing Congress’s intent to provide comprehensive regulation of wholesale natural gas markets through the FPC.