PPL customers could soon be paying more to keep the lights on

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- PPL customers could soon be paying more to keep the lights on.

PPL Electric has requested approval from the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to increase its rates by about 7%.

If approved by the PUC, customers will see the changes beginning on December 1.

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