Per Curiam.
The sole issue raised by the instant cause is whether the commission abused its discretion when it refused to extend the deadline in which to apply for a permanent rate increase and to allow emergency rate relief beyond March 31, 1977.
The power of the commission to grant emergency rate increases is set forth in R. C. 4909.16. That statute provides:
"When the public utilities commission deems it necessary to prevent injury...
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