Bangkok Post
New electricity rates put off until review
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Authorities have postponed a plan to impose higher electricity rates on large households with heavy consumption, citing the need to revise how power bills are calculated, says Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
Key facts
- Authorities have postponed a plan to impose higher electricity rates on large households with heavy consumption, citing the need to revise how power bills are calculated, says Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.
- The new electricity prices were proposed by the Energy Regulatory Commission last month and slated for enforcement in July
- This spending, together with expenditure on other energy-related purposes under state policy, comprises 4% of the power tariff paid by people, according to energy officials.
- Small households consuming 1-200 units of electricity are charged between 2.34 and 3 baht per unit, while larger households using 201 units or more face a higher rate of 4.96-5.45 baht per unit.
Summary
The new electricity prices were proposed by the Energy Regulatory Commission last month and slated for enforcement in July. They are based on progressive power tariff rates, which increase when people use more electricity.
Small households consuming 1-200 units of electricity are charged between 2.34 and 3 baht per unit, while larger households using 201 units or more face a higher rate of 4.96-5.45 baht per unit.