Philippine Electricity Market Prices Surge in October Amid Supply Constraints
The average spot price on the Philippines' Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) surged 18.4% month-on-month to P8.79 per kWh in October, driven by tighter supply margins due to increased demand and reduced generation availability.
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