Reasons for high electricity bill in June

In recent days, on social networks, there has been some information about the sudden increase in electricity bills of many households in June. Many unreasonable reasons have been given and distorted.

PC Quang Tri workers install electricity meters in Lao Bao commune - Photo: LT

According to information from Quang Tri Electricity Company (PC Quang Tri), June is usually the peak of the hot season, this year in particular has recorded many days of record high temperatures, even with prolonged heat waves. This is the reason why the demand for cooling equipment in households and agencies has increased sharply, causing electricity consumption to skyrocket, thereby leading to higher electricity bills compared to previous months.

June is also the time when students enter summer vacation. Children stay home from school, which means the air conditioner, TV, computer, fan, electronic devices are constantly running, many parents go to work so they cannot control them.

In addition, from May 10, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade adjusted the average retail electricity price to increase by 4.8%, corresponding to the new price of VND 2,204.0655/kWh (excluding VAT). Although the increase is not large, when combined with increased electricity consumption, people feel that their bills have increased more than in reality.

Deputy Director of PC Quang Tri Tran Quang Dong said that in case households have questions about the unusually high electricity bill in June, they can contact the unit or the Customer Care Center of the Central Power Corporation, via phone number 19001909 to review meter data, index recording schedule and related factors, ensuring the accuracy of the bill.

To save electricity during the hot season, the authorities also recommend that people limit the use of many electrical devices at the same time during peak hours; increase shielding and insulation, use air conditioning reasonably (adjust the temperature from 26°C or higher); use energy-saving devices with energy labels and origin; monitor daily electricity index on EVN applications, electricity index will be updated 4 times/day...

Nguyen An

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/ly-do-hoa-don-tien-dien-thang-6-tang-cao-195530.htm