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The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has sent a letter to gas companies directing them to lower gas bills for March and April by 5%.

Five of Massachusetts' major gas companies are being ordered to reduce customer gas bills by at least 5% starting next month amid consumer angst over rising utility costs.