PURC Announces 9.86% Increase in Electricity Tariffs, Water Tariffs up 15.92% From January 2026

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has approved upward adjustments in electricity and water tariffs, effective January 1, 2026, following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO).

In a statement, the Commission said the tariff decision is the outcome of months of investment hearings, stakeholder engagements and regional public consultations held nationwide as part of the statutory review process.

Electricity tariffs up 9.86%

The PURC has announced that electricity tariffs for all consumer categories will rise by 9.86%. Details in the attached press release