Bhumjaithai govt vows to cut power fee by at least 4 satang early next year
Bhumjaithai’s incoming energy minister pledges to cut electricity tariffs by at least four satang per unit from January 2026.
The next energy minister from the Bhumjaithai Party will reduce the electricity tariff by at least four satang, or 0.04 baht per unit, by early next year, a deputy party leader said on Tuesday.
Siripong Angkhasakulkiat, deputy leader of Bhumjaithai, said Atthapol Rirkpibul, who is set to be appointed energy minister under the party’s quota, was considering a tariff reduction.
Siripong added that there was room to further reduce the current rate of 3.98 baht per unit. However, the present rate will remain in place for four months, and the new rate would be set by year-end for use between January and April 2026.
He said the incoming energy minister would consider how much government budget could be allocated to subsidise electricity costs when setting the new rate.
“But the energy minister will definitely lower the rate by at least four satang,” Siripong stressed.
On Monday, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he would submit his Cabinet list for royal appointment within this week.
