Spire Missouri gas customers to see higher bills this winter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Starting October 24, 2025, Spire gas customers will be doling out a bit extra for heat.

The Missouri Public Service Commission did not approve an initial 15% per month Spire increase request in November 2024. The commission instead approved a different, smaller hike expected to increase monthly bills by 10% on average, or $8 to $10.

Despite the increase, Spire says that a substantial drop in gas prices means customers can still expect to pay less overall than they did in 2024.

Spire attributes infrastructure needs, such as pipe replacement and system upgrades, as the leading cause of the hike.

Spire provides gas to most of the Kansas City metropolitan area on the Missouri side, including Jackson, Clay, and Platte Counties, as well as many surrounding counties.

For customers who need help paying their bills, Spire does offer assistance programs.

*A previous version of this story stated a rate increase was approved in November. That has been updated.