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Carlos Trazo

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<p>MANILA - The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered distribution utilities (DUs) to submit detailed reports on sharp increases in generation costs, following the government’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency. </p><p>The directive covers DUs whose blended generation rates rise by more than ₱1.00 per kilowatt-hour compared to the previous month. </p><p>These utilities must provide “detailed computations, supporting invoices from power suppliers, and any proposed staggered recovery schemes” at least five days before issuing monthly consumer bills.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/26/new-malampaya-wells-eyed-to-deliver-first-gas-by-q4-2019"><strong>New Malampaya wells eyed to deliver first gas by Q4</strong></a></div><p>The ERC said the measure is part of efforts to shield consumers from the impact of surging global fuel prices, driven by hostilities in the Middle East. By requiring advance submissions, the Commission aims to validate cost increases and determine mitigating steps before they are passed on to households.</p><p>ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan stressed the importance of oversight: “In times of global volatility, our foremost responsibility is to protect Filipino consumers while ensuring the continued stability of our power sector. By requiring early and transparent reporting from DUs, the Commission is better positioned to review rate increases, validate their basis, and implement measures, such as staggered recovery, that will help ease the burden on consumers.”</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/26/senators-score-oil-firms-for-selling-pre-war-fuel-at-premium-prices-1921"><strong>Senators score oil firms for selling pre-war fuel at premium prices</strong></a></div><p>The ERC encouraged DUs to work with suppliers on staggered recovery schemes, allowing consumers to spread payments over several billing cycles instead of absorbing the increase in one month. </p><p>The commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and consumer protection, saying it will continue to coordinate with the Department of Energy and other agencies to ensure stable and reliable power supply during the crisis.</p><div> </div>

<p>The Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered distribution utilities to submit detailed reports on sharp increases in generation costs, following the government’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency.</p>

The Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered distribution utilities to submit detailed reports on sharp increases in generation costs, following the government’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency.

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ERC orders distribution utilities to report power cost spikes amid national energy emergency

Carlos Trazo,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 28, 2026 05:41 PM PHT

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