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Small power tariff cut gets preliminary approval

Money owed to Egat for absorbing cost of earlier power-bill subsidies still a factor

A pickup truck drives past high-voltage power lines in Pathum Thani. Electricity consumption has soared during the current hotter-than-usual summer season. (Photo: Pattanapong Hirunard)

Energy regulators on Monday will review a recommended adjustment that would reduce household electricity bills by 1.5%, to 4.70 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) from 4.77 baht planned earlier, from May to August.

A subcommittee of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Friday approved the adjustment in the fuel tariff (Ft) rate, which reflects changes in fuel costs and other variables. The full ERC board will vote on the proposal on…

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