Outrage as energy bills rise for households, drop for industry

The government has come under fire for its latest revision of electricity pricing, with accusations that it will reduce energy bills for various industries but raise those of households. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has decided to increase power bills for households from 4.72 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) to 4.77 baht. Industry will also be charged 4.77 baht, but that’s a reduction from 5.33 baht per unit now.

The higher energy cost is set to come into effect during the May-August billing period. That’s a particularly rough time for household energy, as electricity consumption peaks during the summer months.

The ERC falls under the Energy Policy and Planning Office, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha….