The National Power System and Market Operation Company (NSMO) says that shifting peak electricity hours delivers significant economic benefits.

New rooftop solar regulations that took effect on June 26 allow higher surplus electricity sales in selected cases while maintaining grid safety requirements.

The utility argues that while battery storage raises investment costs, its effectiveness for large-scale solar projects remains insufficiently defined.

With the new peak-hour period concentrated in the evening, restaurants and hotels with high electricity demand at night will be more significantly affected.

EVN’s record profit of nearly VND52 trillion in 2025 has sparked debate over what drove the sharp earnings increase and whether consumers could expect lower electricity prices in the coming years.

Vietnam has officially adjusted its electricity peak-hour framework, concentrating the highest-demand period in the evening from 5:30pm to 10:30pm, as power consumption continues to surge nationwide.

Consumers will be able to choose their electricity providers and negotiate prices under new policy reforms.

The Ministry of Finance has ruled out VAT exemption and a single-price mechanism for electricity, citing legal constraints.

From October, EVN begins piloting a two-component electricity tariff comprising capacity and energy charges. The lowest energy price is VND843 per kWh.

Vietnam will begin testing a new electricity pricing system to optimize energy use and support industrial savings.

New electricity pricing reforms aim to attract investment and ensure energy security in Vietnam’s power sector.

Analysts say EVN must clarify its loss structure before raising power prices for consumers.

New pricing structure reveals major disparities between commercial, residential, and industrial rates.

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son signs a new decision setting upper and lower bounds for average electricity prices nationwide.

Affordable and competitive electricity rates play a vital role in ensuring consistent revenue streams for private enterprises, encouraging their participation in Vietnam's domestic energy market.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed a new electricity pricing structure, reducing tiers from six to five, with rates for high consumption exceeding 3,700 VND/kWh.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has proposed shortening the interval for adjusting the retail electricity prices from the current three months to two months.

The average electricity retail price has been increased by 4.8 per cent to VNĐ2,103.11 (US$0.085) per kWh, triggering concerns about its impact on residential and business lives.

Households using 401 kWh or more per month will face a progressive pricing scheme that is 162-180 percent higher than the average retail price.