PLN Reveals Reasons For Increase In Electricity Bills

JAKARTA - The increase in electricity bills is still a hot topic of discussion. Even on social media, many people complain that electricity bills have risen dramatically. Not a few also complain about this to the official account of PT PLN (Persero) and expect answers and solutions.

Since the corona virus pandemic or COVID-19, people have indeed spent more time at home. The workers are forced to work at home (work from home), so that students are also forced to continue learning at home via the internet. Of course this causes electricity consumption to increase. However, many people feel that an increase in electricity bills of up to 100 to 200 percent is considered unreasonable.

Last Monday, June 8, Bisnis.com held a live Instagram question and answer session with Yuddy Setyo Wicaksono, Senior Executive Vice President of Business and Customer Service at PT. State Electricity Company (PLN) (Persero). He answered several public questions with the theme "Electricity Bills Rise During the Pandemic? Let's ask PLN! " where Herry Trianto acted as moderator.

This question and answer session is to answer all the concerns of PLN customers. Many non-subsidized PLN customers are wondering whether there is cross-subsidy made by PLN. As we know, PLN subsidizes 450VA and 900VA customers. However, this was denied by PLN. It is impossible for PLN to increase the tariff without notification, even customers can check PLN bills independently through the official PLN website or application.

Siniar VOI this time will provide the latest PLN information about the reasons for the increase in PLN bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hit the listen button and we'll tell the story for you.