Government looking at ways to lower public electricity bills
The Energy Ministry is looking at ways to lower electricity bills for the general public to ease their burden in response to the impact of Covid-19 on the economy, Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong said.
The permanent secretary has been asked to call a meeting on Monday with related electricity agencies, including the Energy Regulatory Commission, to discuss the possibility.
Sontirat added that it will be a three-month long measure and should be implemented as soon as possible.
The ministry is also studying ways to lower the price of cooking gas and fuel, he said.
