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Davao consumers demand relief from rising electricity costs
TAGUM CITY – The Davao Consumer Movement (DCM) expresses serious concern over Davao Light’s announcement that electricity rates are expected to remain elevated in the coming months, warning that consumers
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Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jun 30, 2026
Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise
The Philippines is witnessing a sharp demand rise on rooftop solar installations as households seek to reduce soaring electricity bills, according to Reuters. The country has the highest residential electricity prices in Southeast Asia, due to limited government power subsidies. Top power distributor Meralco has raised electricity tariffs by about 10 since the US-Israeli war [] The post Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
BERNAMA
· Jun 27, 2026
General : Shift In Spending Pattern Sees Focus On Essentials During Mega Sales - Lazada
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· Jun 30, 2026
Singapore’s power, gas tariffs rise on higher fuel costs
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· Jun 29, 2026
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People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10 per cent since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a median household spends around 12 per cent of monthly income on electricity, assuming it consumes 200 kilowatt-hours – around the monthly average for three...
Caucasian Knot
· Jun 30, 2026
Kondratiev's attempt to explain the reasons for the spike in fuel prices caused irony among the residents of Kuban.
Fuel prices in Kuban have risen due to the tourist season and an influx of vacationers, said Governor Veniamin Kondratiev. Local residents, commenting on his words in Telegram, wondered why there was no spike in fuel prices in previous tourist seasons.
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