Meralco's ₱9-billion refund may be offset by added charges
Meralco is seeking regulatory approval to recover billions in costs, which may offset a planned refund to consumers. The Energy Regulatory Commission is currently reviewing both the refund and the recovery requests, with a decision on long-term rate resets expected soon.
Why it matters
The outcome of these regulatory reviews directly impacts electricity costs for millions of consumers and the financial stability of the utility provider.
Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) plan to refund more than ₱9 billion to customers may not translate into lower electricity bills, as its regulator is also weighing the power utility giant’s request to recover more than ₱9 billion in additional charges.
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