The removal of NT$100 billion (US$3.42 billion) in aid to financially troubled state-owned Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) from a special bill passed by the Legislative Yuan on Friday could lead to a hike in electricity rates, which could raise inflation, according to the Executive Yuan.
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