Kentucky Public Service Commission

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION In the Matter of PURCHASED GAS ADJUSTMENT ) FILING OF WESTERN ) CASE NO. 8227-G KENTUCKY GAS COMPANY ) ORDE R This is another one of those federally-mandated pass- throughs of higher gas prices in which upon the record this Commission has no discretion. The evidence presented at the hearing establishes that Western Kentucky Gas Company ("Western" ) will not realize even one cent of profit but simply will turn aver to its suppliers the