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UGI Utilities Faces $2.57M Penalty for Deadly Explosion

3/20/2026

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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission filed a complaint against UGI Utilities, Inc. over the March 2023 explosion that killed seven workers and injured ten.
The PUC alleges UGI violated safety regulations and seeks $2.57 million in penalties.
Investigations found a natural gas leak from a plastic pipeline contributed to the explosion and 27 violations were cited.
UGI is reviewing the complaint and has expressed condolences to the victims' families.

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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission filed a complaint against UGI Utilities, Inc. over the March 2023 explosion that killed seven workers and injured ten.
The PUC alleges UGI violated safety regulations and seeks $2.57 million in penalties.
Investigations found a natural gas leak from a plastic pipeline contributed to the explosion and 27 violations were cited.
UGI is reviewing the complaint and has expressed condolences to the victims' families.