### Question
How does the law define rate?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 3202*, **rate** is defined as:

> any (A) price, rate, charge, or classification made, demanded, observed, or received with respect to sale of natural gas to a gas consumer, (B) any rule, regulation, or practice respecting any such rate, charge, or classification, and (C) any contract pertaining to the sale of natural gas to a gas consumer

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3202*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 59-RETAIL POLICIES FOR NATURAL GAS UTILITIES**

