More than eight million Meralco customers will face higher electricity bills in November after power rates increased by P0.4895 per kilowatt-hour, bringing the rate for a typical household to P15.551 per kWh.
Meralco spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga said the adjustment marks the second consecutive monthly increase, driven mainly by higher generation costs.
Households consuming 200 kWh can expect an additional P98 on their bills.
The generation charge rose by P0.4344 per kWh due to the peso’s depreciation against the US dollar and the ongoing global oil crisis.
Higher taxes, other pass-through charges, and a P0.1721 per kWh increase in transmission costs also contributed to the rate hike.
Source: PhilNews24 | November 14, 2026
ELECTRICITY RATES INCREASE FOR MERALCO CUSTOMERS THIS NOVEMBER
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