Consumers in Negros Occidental will see only a slight adjustment in their power bills this month as Negros Power announced an average residential electricity rate of P11.50 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for August 2025, up by P0.13 per kWh from July’s P11.37 per kWh.
The increase comes despite a significant surge in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, where the rate jumped from P4.88 per kWh to P5.46 per kWh equivalent to an increase of P0.58 per kWh.
According to Negros Power, effective supply management and cost mitigation strategies helped lessen what could have been a much higher adjustment in consumer rates.
The transmission sector also offered some relief.
The ancillary services–reserve market charge decreased from P622.77 per kW to P599.12 per kW, or by P23.65 per kW, leading to a P0.02 per kWh reduction for residential consumers.
In a statement, Negros Power emphasized its commitment to transparency and protecting households from volatile energy market movements.
The utility company also assured the public that it will continue implementing measures to cushion consumers against sudden spikes in electricity costs. ||
