NEPC Caps Electricity Price at 3.99 Baht per Unit Through End of 2025
BANGKOK — The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) has approved a capped electricity tariff of 3.99 baht per unit for the September–December 2025 period, ensuring stable rates for Thai households and businesses through the end of the year.
The decision was announced by Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday.
“The government will maintain the electricity rate at 3.99 baht per unit until the end of the year,” Pichai confirmed, noting that any future reductions would depend on further economic assessments and policy reviews.
According to Poonpat Leesombatpiboon, Secretary-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the rate for the May–August billing cycle has already been set slightly lower at 3.98 baht per unit, thanks to a clawback mechanism that recovered funds from the three main electricity providers: EGAT, PEA, and MEA.
Poonpat added that the government is now looking at long-term strategies to reduce electricity costs by examining “hidden costs” embedded in the current pricing structure.
The NEPC has instructed multiple agencies—including the Energy Ministry, ERC, EGAT, PTT, and the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC)—to conduct a comprehensive study to explore additional avenues for reducing consumer electricity expenses.
