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New power tariff reduced for business

Electricity meters were installed for households on Samsen 13 Road in Dusit district, Bangkok. The already high power tariff on households remains unchanged early this year while its increment on businesses has been revised downwards. (Photo: Pattanapong Hirunard)

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will make a cut to the power tariff for businesses after concerned groups petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to lower electricity prices.

The decision came after the premier told energy officials to find ways to reduce electricity bills for businesses.

Business groups, led by the Federation of Thai Industries, petitioned Gen Prayut, saying they’re worried over production cost increases at a time of global recession and the…

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