EPG Proposes 3 Electricity Tariff Options: Price Hikes Only

Khaosod•Economy•1h ago

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) proposes three electricity tariff options for May-August 2026, with prices ranging from 3.95 to 4.59 baht per unit, reflecting increased costs due to global energy prices.

•The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) proposes three electricity tariff options for the May-August 2026 period.
•The proposed electricity prices range from a minimum of 3.95 baht per unit to a maximum of 4.59 baht per unit.
•These proposed increases are attributed to rising fuel costs and accumulated deficits from the EGAT, influenced by global energy price volatility.

Overview

•May-August 2026 (upcoming period for electricity tariff calculation).
•The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has proposed three options for variable electricity tariffs (Ft).
•Option 1 proposes an average electricity price of 4.59 baht per unit, an increase of 71 satang.
•Option 2 suggests an average electricity price of 4.08 baht per unit, an increase of 20 satang.
•Option 3 offers the lowest average electricity price at 3.95 baht per unit, an increase of 7 satang.
•The proposed tariff adjustments are due to fluctuating fuel costs and the need to recover accumulated costs by EGAT.
•The increases are influenced by global energy price volatility, stemming from events like the US-Iran conflict.
•The ERC is opening a public hearing to gather opinions on the proposed tariff adjustments.

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Key Entities

Organization

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)(กกพ.)

The regulatory body proposing new electricity tariff options.

Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)(กฟผ.)

State enterprise involved in electricity generation, whose accumulated costs are being recovered.

Person

Mr. Poolpat Leelombutboon(นายพูลพัฒน์ ลีสมบัติไพบูลย์)

Secretary-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and spokesperson.