Households feel spot-market costs as power rates in Agusan rises

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR —Households and businesses in Agusan del Sur are paying more for electricity this January after the Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative Inc. (Aselco) implemented an average rate increase of P0.78 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) across all consumer classes. For a household consuming 100 kWh a month, the adjustment translates to about P75 more in