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Electricity Rates & Power Markets
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Meralco warns weaker peso could lift generation charges on customer bills
Utility says over half its power supply is tied to foreign exchange, though its own distribution charge should not be affected.
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Davao Light raises household rate to P13.33/kWh on costlier spot power
The 9-centavo increase for the Oct. 11–Nov. 10 billing period reflects tight Mindanao supply in August and September.
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Analysis: Wider supply margin fails to cool September spot prices as Visayas, Mindanao stay tight
IEMOP data show the system-wide WESM average up 3.1% to P7.43/kWh, with southern grids paying more than double Luzon's price.
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Meralco household rate rises 32 centavos in October on pricier LNG, spot power
Typical residential rate climbs to P15.0615/kWh after two months of cuts; the new distribution rate and refund are not yet reflected.
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Meralco customers to get P2.64-billion distribution charge refund in six months, ERC says
Regulator halves the refund period Meralco proposed; households will see about P0.17 per kWh off their bills, pending a final review.