MARINGOUIN -- Many residents in Maringouin are concerned about the rising cost of utilities. They told WBRZ they've seen a spike in the amount coming out of their pocket.In Maringouin the town provides water, gas, and sewer utilities for nearly every citizen.While in town Thursday, WBRZ met Florida Oliver, a resident of 50 years. Her utility bill was over $450."This utility bill is totally ridiculous. As long as I've been here, I have never experienced a bill for $458," Oliver said.Oliver lives with her grandson on a fixed income. She says her utility bill has been under $100. She told WBRZ this is the first time they've seen a spike like this."The only gas that I have in my house is the stove and a hot water heater. Everything else in my house is electric. I very seldom cook," Oliver said.WBRZ spoke to dozens of other residents about their utility bills.Residents had bills that were $60, $80, $100, and in Oliver's case, over $450.Nearly everyone WBRZ spoke to said they've noticed an increase in their costs.One resident said her bill went from around $90 one month to around $50 more the next.One retiree said she feels the increases will start to hurt."The people here in Maringouin are low-income people and on a fixed income. and I don't know how the town expects people to pay this bill," Oliver said.The chief of police told WBRZ the costs have been a hot topic at the town hall meetings.WBRZ reached out to Maringouin Mayor Maurice Harris but did not get a response back.Permalink| Comments