Press Releases 2016

In response to today's publication of the fuel prices for October to December 2015 (trade statistics prices of crude oil, LNG, and coal), the fuel cost adjustment unit prices in the electricity rates for March 2016 have been fixed as follows:

1.Fuel cost adjustment unit prices

2.The change of the electricity rates on the average model
The electricity rates on the average model for March 2016 will be 7,315 yen, which is a decrease of 99 yen from those for February 2016. 
 
・The rates shown in the table above are applicable to the case of 30A of meter-rate lighting B with electricity consumption of 290 kWh/month. They include the renewable energy power promotion surcharge, automatic bank transfer discount, and a consumption tax and other costs.
・The renewable energy power promotion surcharge on the average model which is included in the electricity rates for May 2015 to April 2016 is 458 yen.

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(1)Average fuel prices (the Trade Statistics of Japan)

(2)Changes in fuel prices