Utilities price to be reduced for consumers due to COVID-19

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is working to implement electricity price reduction for consumers to help ease the impact of COVID-19.

The total reduction this time is estimated at VND2.5 trillion (nearly US$109 million).

This period included, EVN has carried out four price reduction phases during 2020 and 2021 with the total amount adding to VND16.3 trillion (US$710 million)

The EVN's move is made under the Government's Resolution No. 83/NQ-CP issued on July 31 on a plan to reduce electricity prices (phase 4) for customers affected by the COVID-19 epidemic.

In addition, the Government also agreed to reduce 100% of electricity bills for designated concentrated quarantine facilities including military barracks, military schools, and other facilities designated by authorised state agencies.

On August 1, the Government Office issued a document on Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai's instruction regarding the reduction of clean water and telecommunications fees for consumers affected by the pandemic.