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Rate and Regulatory Matters (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Regulated Operations [Abstract]  
Schedule of regulatory assets

We have recorded certain costs as regulatory assets because we expect full recovery of, or are currently recovering, these costs in the rates we charge customers. These deferred costs have been excluded from rate base and, therefore, we are not earning a return on the unamortized balances. These items are detailed as follows:

 

   (Thousands of Dollars)   
   December 31,  Remaining
   Regulatory Assets  2018  2017  Recovery Periods
Retirement Benefits  $39,158   $43,070   Various
Income Taxes   55,232    9,876   Various
Rate Cases, Tank Painting, and Other   4,846    5,477   2-10 years
Total  $99,236   $58,423