The Power for People Coalition (P4P) on Monday denounced the latest electricity rate increase imposed by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), saying the adjustment adds to the financial burden of consumers already grappling with rising living costs. Rural groups to protest power rate hike amid fuel price surge composite image by Jerome Cristobal from INQUIRER files, Anakpawis
LUCENA CITY – The Power for People Coalition (P4P) on Monday denounced the latest electricity rate increase imposed by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), saying the adjustment adds to the financial burden of consumers already grappling with rising living costs.
In a statement, the consumer advocacy group said the latest increase was Meralco’s third rate hike since March despite calls for relief amid persistently high energy prices.
“Consumers had been calling for reprieve amid the worst energy crisis to have hit the globe in recent years, and Meralco responds with a third rate hike since March,” P4P said.
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