UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 22, 2013

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: None

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 8.01   OTHER EVENTS

On November 22, 2013, the Public Service Commission of Maryland (PSC of MD) issued Order No. 86013 approving an overall increase in rates for Washington Gas of $8.9 million. This increase is based on an imputed 53.02% equity component of the Company’s capital structure, a return on equity of 9.50% and an overall return of 7.70%. Washington Gas had requested an increase of $28.3 million. Any appeal of the Order must be filed on or before December 22, 2013. Washington Gas is currently considering its options in this matter.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this Report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.