Negros Power Records Minimal ₱0.02 Electricity Rate Increase in October 2026

Many households in Negros Occidental still feel the strain of electricity bills, but this October 2026, Negros Power customers have a bit of good news. The company’s electricity rate only went up by ₱0.0204 per kilowatt hour (kWh), making it one of the smallest increases among local power distributors.

Compared with other electric cooperatives, Negros Power’s rate increase was much smaller, offering some relief to households and businesses.

Negros Power Records One of the Lowest Rate Increases

According to October 2026 billing data, Negros Power’s rate increased by only ₱0.0204 per kWh.

This increase is much lower than what other electricity distributors in Negros Occidental reported.

Here is how the October rate adjustments compare:

The numbers show that Negros Power’s rate increase is still much smaller than those from NONECO and NOCECO.

How Much Will Consumers Pay?

If a household uses about 100 kWh of electricity each month, the October rate increase means they’ll pay about ₱2.04 more on their Negros Power bill.

On the other hand, customers of other distributors might see bigger increases, depending on their provider’s rates.

Here’s a quick comparison:

• Negros Power: Additional ₱2.04 for 100 kWh of consumption.
• NOCECO: Additional ₱8.63 per 100 kWh.
• NONECO: Additional ₱48.07 per 100 kWh.

These numbers show how much the monthly rate increases differ between the three power distributors.

What Affects Monthly Electricity Rates?

Electricity rates can go up or down each month because of different factors in the power industry.

These factors include generation charges, transmission costs, fuel prices, power supply agreements, and other changes that affect the total cost of bringing electricity to customers.

Because these costs can change, power companies often adjust their rates to match the current cost of supplying electricity.

Even small increases can affect how households and businesses manage their monthly budgets.

What This Means for Negros Power Consumers

Negros Power’s small rate increase for October 2026 offers some relief, especially as electricity costs continue to change.

While monthly electricity rates still depend on the market and other industry charges, the latest numbers show only a small increase for Negros Power customers.

For now, households and businesses can take comfort in the fact that Negros Power recorded one of the smallest electricity rate increases in Negros Occidental for October.

Consumers should still watch their monthly electricity bills and try to save energy to help manage expenses.