Meralco Rates Slightly Lower in September, Second Consecutive Monthly Drop
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a slight decrease in September electricity rates, down P0.0409 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), marking the second consecutive monthly reduction. This drop is primarily attributed to lower ancillary service charges, though increased generation costs present a counteracting factor.
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