Utility Rates To Go Up Again
Kyushu Electric Power Company and Saibu Gas have both announced utility rate hikes to offset the rising cost of coal and liquid natural gas. Both companies employ a fuel cost adjustment system that automatically revises rates; the adjusted rates will take effect in January. The average household (defined as one that uses 300kW of power and 23 m3 of gas per month) can expect a ¥15 uptick in its electricity bill and a ¥24 increase in gas costs. Source: Nishinippon Shimbun 11/28
