PGW has them steamed
Debra David, of Olney, was shocked when she opened a recent bill from Philadelphia Gas Works.
The amount due for the month was $524.70. David and her husband are used to paying about that amount for a monthly mortgage payment, not to heat their West Tabor Road home.
Citing, in part, PGW’s monopoly on natural gas distribution in Philadelphia, David described the city-owned utility’s billing practices as "legalized theft."
"The citizens of this city are being robbed," she said.
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EDITORIAL
Don’t take a hike
Last week, our Page 1 story focused on a pair of Northeast-based roofers who allegedly have been ripping off senior citizens. Our Page 1 story this week is on a different kind of scam — the Philadelphia Gas Works’ bid to rip off seniors, juniors and everybody in between.
The gas agency’s request for a massive rate hike is enough to give most customers a bad case of heartburn.
PGW wants to stick it to its customers. It’s legalized extortion by the most vital of public utilities — give us more cash so we can pay our fat-cat officials, or we’ll . . .
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