YANGON, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar has slightly raised electricity charge rates across the country, according to the statement of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy released on Tuesday.
The amendment, approved by the government, will take effect from July 1.
The amendment is aimed at supporting the long-term development of electricity production and distribution through expansion projects, connecting non-electrified regions to the main power grid or alternative energy sources and continuously improving electricity production.
According to the amendment, domestic consumption including power meters at homes and religious buildings will be charged at a range of 35 kyats (2 U.S. cents) to 125 kyats (8 U.S. cents) for a range of 1 to over 201 units.
Non-domestic consumption such as industries, businesses, government and non-governmental organization buildings, embassies and international organizations will be charged at a range of 125 kyats to 180 kyats for a range of 1 to over 100,000 units respectively.
