Osage Pipe Line Company Submits Tariff Indexing Application to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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The Osage Pipe Line Company, LLC, a leading oil pipeline operator, has submitted a tariff indexing application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The application is in accordance with the Interstate Commerce Act and the Rules and Regulations of the FERC. The company aims to update its tariffs to reflect the annual change in the producer price index for finished goods, which is calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Osage Pipe Line Company, LLC has submitted a tariff indexing application to the FERC for the period of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
  • The application is in accordance with the Interstate Commerce Act and the Rules and Regulations of the FERC.
  • The tariff indexing application is an annual requirement for the company to update its tariffs and reflect the changes in the producer price index for finished goods.
  • The company will be increasing its rates and fees as per the new tariff indexing application.
  • The current rates and fees are listed in the attached Index Summary, which outlines the index ceilings, current rates and fees, index ceilings for the new period, and rates and fees that will become effective on July 1, 2025.
  • The FERC will review the application and make a decision regarding the acceptance and approval of the tariff indexing application.
  • The application has been submitted electronically to the FERC and copies have been sent to all subscribers.
  • Any protests or responses to the application should be telefaxed to the specified numbers.
  • The company has designated Matthew Lanning, Assistant Controller, as the contact person for any questions or concerns regarding the application.

Statistics:

  • The period covered by the tariff indexing application is from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
  • The annual change in the producer price index for finished goods, as calculated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, will be used to determine the new index ceilings.
  • The current rates and fees listed in the attached Index Summary are applicable until June 30, 2025.
  • The new rates and fees that will become effective on July 1, 2025, are outlined in the Index Summary.
  • The FERC will review the application and make a decision regarding the acceptance and approval of the tariff indexing application within a reasonable timeframe.
  • The company has submitted the tariff indexing application to the FERC on May 30, 2025.

Sources:

  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Osage Pipe Line Company, LLC
  • Interstate Commerce Act
  • Rules and Regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Producer Price Index for Finished Goods
  • 18 CFR 342.3
  • 18 C.F.R. SS 342.3
  • 18 C.F.R. 343.3(a)