 ROANOKE, Va., Nov. 16, 2020 GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- RGC Resources, Inc. NASDAQ: RGCO announced consolidated Company earnings of 10,564,534 or 1.30 per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. This compares to earnings of 8,698,412 or 1.08 per share for the year ended September 30, 2019. CEO Paul Nester stated, Our mission statement requires us to create value for shareholders, employees and the communities in which we serve through superior customer service and prudent investments. Despite unprecedented challenges and circumstances, we continue to achieve that mission in 2020. The increase in 2020 earnings is attributable to improved utility margins associated with our infrastructure replacement programs, implementation of new non-gas rates, customer growth, and the ongoing investment in the Mountain Valley Pipeline MVP. Nester further commented, We are committed to safely and reliably serving our communities and we will continue to seek opportunities that increase shareholder value. 