WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- The Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved  a $24 million dollar rate increase for Pepco's District customers.

This means customers will see a monthly increase of $2.40. More than a dozen customers gathered at the Public Service Commission Wednesday to protest the hike. 

Pepco originally requested a $42 million dollar rate hike, which would have increased customers bills to over $5 a month.

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