How will July to September electricity tariff changes affect typical HDB families?

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Typical HDB Families Will See Increased Electricity Bills from July to September

Typical families residing in four-room Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats can expect an increase of approximately S$17.14 to their monthly electricity bills during the period of July to September. This rise is a direct consequence of an adjustment in the regulated household electricity tariff, which will see an increase before the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Electricity Tariff Rises by 4.64 Cents per Kilowatt-Hour

The household electricity tariff for the third quarter, spanning July to September, is set to increase by 4.64 Singapore cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) before GST. This adjustment brings the regulated rate to 31.91 cents per kWh. This change reflects the quarterly review of tariffs, which is based on the fuel costs from the preceding quarter.
Overall Tariffs Increase by an Average of 17 Per Cent

Beyond household electricity, the overall electricity tariffs, encompassing those for businesses, are projected to experience a more substantial rise. On average, these tariffs will go up by 17 per cent before the imposition of GST. This broader increase underscores the impact of prevailing energy market conditions on various consumer segments.
Natural Gas Prices Influence Tariff Revisions

The upward revision in electricity and gas tariffs is primarily attributed to elevated natural gas prices. Singapore, which relies on imported natural gas for approximately 95 per cent of its electricity generation, is thus exposed to global energy price fluctuations. The Energy Market Authority (EMA) indicated that the current tariff adjustments incorporate the full impact of an earlier spike in natural gas prices, influenced by geopolitical events in the Middle East.

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