Higher summer electricity rates take effect in Taiwan

An increase in electricity rates, which is imposed annually in summer in Taiwan to discourage high consumption, kicked off Monday with a potential maximum increase of 27 percent, according to the state-run Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower).

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