which is the most effective option for introducing a rate increase? due to unforeseen events, we will be raising our monthly fee by 3 percent. this rate increase will provide us with the revenue to streamline operations and maintain our current workforce. in the next month, you will experience a monthly fee increase of 3 percent. due to increasing energy prices, our service costs have almost doubled in the last year, forcing us to increase our monthly fee by 3 percent. however, with the rate increase we are able to offer you the benefit of uninterrupted service and enhanced access.