MORE Power’s average residential electricity rate increased slightly in July 2025, rising to ₱10.6149 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from ₱10.5249 in June — an uptick of ₱0.09, the company announced.

“This slight adjustment affects all customer categories,” MORE Power said in a Facebook post on Friday.

The Iloilo-based distribution utility attributed the increase primarily to higher transmission charges brought about by rising ancillary service costs from the Reserve Market, which the company described as “an industry-wide factor beyond our control.”

Despite the uptick, MORE Power noted a decrease in generation charges, credited to its strategic sourcing from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). This downward adjustment partially cushioned the impact of the transmission-related hike.

“At MORE Power, we remain committed to delivering more reliable, stable, and responsive service — ensuring that every peso you spend brings greater value to your home and daily life,” the company added.

MORE Power’s latest adjustment comes as the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) also raised its electricity rates in July by ₱0.4883 per kWh, ending a two-month streak of rollbacks. Meralco’s overall rate climbed to ₱12.6435 per kWh from ₱12.1552 in June, translating to an additional ₱98 in the monthly bill for households consuming 200 kWh.

Meralco said the hike was mainly driven by a higher generation charge, which rose by ₱0.3407 per kWh due to cost increases from Power Supply Agreements and Independent Power Producers. The rise was attributed to surging fuel prices and a weaker peso, which fell to its lowest level since March. Ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran also pushed up fuel costs.

A decrease in WESM charges helped offset the increase, thanks to a dip in grid demand and fewer plant outages in Luzon.