Ameren is stirring the pot in Illinois with a proposed gas hike that could overcharge residents by a whopping $44 million, according to the Attorney General.

Regulators at the ICC are pondering a cut to this outrageous request as public outrage simmers.

Key highlights include:

• Ameren's gas hike could be a $44 million overcharge.
• Illinois regulators may be leaning toward slashing the hike proposals.
• Residents are facing a potential gas bill shock amidst rising utility rates.

Here's the full scoop.