Electricity tariffs to increase from April 1

Channel NewsAsia 31 Mar 14;

SINGAPORE: Electricity tariffs will increase by an average of 0.3 per cent or 0.07 cent per kWh for the period from April 1 to June 30.

Utilities supplier SP Services says the increase is due to a 1.3 per cent rise in fuel costs, which was partially mitigated by a reduction in non-fuel costs.

For households, the electricity tariff will increase from 25.65 to 25.73 cents per kWh for April 1 to June 30.

The average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room HDB flats will increase by S$0.26.

SP Services says it reviews the electricity tariffs quarterly based on guidelines set by the electricity industry regulator Energy Market Authority (EMA).

Average increase in monthly bill:
HDB 1-room S$0.09
HDB 2-room S$0.13
HDB 3-room S$0.20
HDB 4-room S$0.26
HDB 5-room S$0.31
HDB Executive S$0.37
Apartment

S$0.42
Terrace S$0.67
Semi-detached

S$0.86
Bungalow

S$1.73