Gas company raises prices before winter storm, instructs parent of baby to "turn heat down" in -21° weather: 'If you have money, you can stay warm. If you don't, guess you'll freeze'

On the eve of a major winter storm, this parent was totally stunned by the gas company's "advice". 

When you're expecting snow, you've got to prepare! We're on the eve of what's supposed to be a massive snowstorm, which are exceedingly rare these days. We hardly ever see more than a foot of snow around these parts, but this winter has been quite icy and dropped snow around various parts of the US with far more frequency than usual. 

The forecast is never perfect — sometimes the meteorologists call for 3 feet of snow, then we get a light dusting. But it's good to prepare for the worst, just in case. Being stocked up on food, having extra flashlights and batteries, and making sure to clear the snow from your doorstep every few hours are just a few things you can do to endure the storm. I know because I asked my own Mom how to prepare for the storm, and that was her good advice! Parents always want the best for their kids, whether they're babies, teens, or grown adults. And that's exactly what this parent below wants, too. In fact, they're asking for the bare minimum — they just want literal heat to keep their baby warm. 

That leads us to the utterly insane response from the gas company that they have to get their heat from. In some spots in the USA, you can't choose your provider. They might be the only choice for miles around. If you want heat, you'll just have to pay exactly how much they say, and it can be costly. 

They sounded the alarm, sharing that their gas company had the nerve to email them and say they're temporarily raising the prices. But don't worry — just in case you're thinking, "Wow, what a transparent cash-grab at the expense of vulnerable customers who can't refuse their service during a blizzard," the company assured this parent that they weren't doing that. I mean, by all accounts, that's what it looks like. In fact, I don't see how it could be anything besides a cash grab from a captive group of humans. But a company would never go on the internet and tell lies! That'd be crazy! 

Wow, just imagine if they were fleecing their customers, boosting prices during negative temperatures. Nay — their good word will surely warm customers during this storm. I'm sure their customers will be smiling from ear to ear, teeth chattering uncontrollably, while reading that email, knowing that the company is raising prices because it's in the customer's best interest. Sure, Jan! 

While there's not much this person can do, at least there are plenty of people on the internet who sympathize with them, as you can check out below. 

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