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Electricity Bill Increases Expected in March 2025

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Electricity bill increases are expected to take effect in March 2025, as fuel costs continue to rise across Japan. Major power companies, including Hokkaido Electric and Tokyo Electric, are set to raise rates, affecting the average household’s monthly electricity expenses.

If you’re interested in basic information about Japanese utility costs, please check the article below.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Electricity Bill

According to NHK News, electricity and gas prices will likely increase starting in March 2025. Due to rising fuel costs, 8 out of 10 major power companies will raise their rates. For electricity usage in February (billed in March), the rates for an average household will change as follows:

  • Hokkaido Electric Power: an increase of 21 yen, totaling 8,854 yen
  • Tohoku Electric Power: an increase of 39 yen, totaling 8,119 yen
  • Tokyo Electric Power: an increase of 44 yen, totaling 8,218 yen
  • Chubu Electric Power: an increase of 54 yen, totaling 7,968 yen
  • Hokuriku Electric Power: an increase of 28 yen, totaling 7,112 yen
  • Kansai Electric Power: no change from the previous month, totaling 7,014 yen
  • Chugoku Electric Power: an increase of 36 yen, totaling 7,757 yen
  • Shikoku Electric Power: an increase of 26 yen, totaling 7,864 yen
  • Kyushu Electric Power: a decrease of 2 yen, totaling 6,921 yen
  • Okinawa Electric Power: an increase of 44 yen, totaling 8,857 yen

Source: NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

Chapter 2: Gas Bill

In addition, the four major gas suppliers have announced price increases for city gas bills starting in March 2025. For the average household, the new prices will be:

  • Tokyo Gas: an increase of 43 yen, totaling 5,653 yen
  • Osaka Gas: an increase of 43 yen, totaling 6,205 yen
  • Toho Gas: an increase of 42 yen, totaling 6,482 yen
  • Seibu Gas: an increase of 33 yen, totaling 6,423 yen

Source: NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)

Chapter 3: Conclusion

With electricity and gas bills set to rise in March 2025, it’s essential for households to find ways to reduce energy consumption and lower costs. If you have any energy-saving tips or strategies, please feel free to share them in the comments below. We’d love to hear how you’re planning to manage rising utility expenses!

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