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electricity price hike

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on electricity price hike.

Higher costs squeeze consumers
11 November 20261 MIN READ
Power, oil firms on alert for Undas rush
The Department of Energy said Friday it is coordinating with industry players to maintain stable electricity and fuel supplies, with contingency measures in…
31 October 20262 MIN READ
Semirara coal supply at risk by July 2027
The Department of Energy is being urged to resolve the contested requirements pertaining to the bidding of the mine being operated by Semirara Mining and Power…
17 October 20262 MIN READ
Electricity usersmay get credits for excess charges
The ERC ordered a recalculation of excessive electricity market charges from March 26 to April 30, 2026, requiring distribution utilities to pass on any…
16 October 20262 MIN READ
Visayas power rates up as supply constraints hike generation costs
MORE Power said Wholesale Electricity Spot Market prices surged to P10.30/kWh from P4.45/kWh, more than doubling during the period; the generation rate, which…
21 June 20261 MIN READ
Meralco posts slight April hike amid energy price shock fears
Meralco announces a slight power rate hike for April 2024, raising residential electricity charges by P0.5335 per kWh to P14.3496 amid global energy tensions…
10 April 20261 MIN READ