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Meralco Rate Hike: Higher Bills for Consumers
13 Nov
Summary
- Meralco announced a rate increase of 49 centavos per kWh.
- Customers consuming 200 kWh will see an estimated P98 bill increase.
- Higher generation costs are the primary reason for the rate hike.
Consumers serviced by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) should anticipate an increase in their electricity bills for the current billing period. Meralco has officially announced a rise in its household rate, citing elevated generation costs as the principal driver for this adjustment.
The power distribution firm detailed that the electricity rate will go up by 49 centavos for every kilowatt hour consumed. This specific increase is projected to add approximately P98 to the total monthly bill for households that use around 200 kWh of electricity.
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