Understanding the Fuel Charge
The Fuel Charge is a significant component of your electricity bill. It makes up over 50% of bills and covers the cost of imported fuel—Natural Gas and Oil—used to generate electricity. This cost is passed through to consumers with no markup.
What Affects the Fuel Rate?
The monthly rate is primarily determined by two key external and fluctuating factors:
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Fuel Rate History (2025)
FEB 2025
$25.577
MAR 2025
$26.284
APR 2025
$23.517
MAY 2025
$26.458
JUN 2025
$26.829
JUL 2025
$23.873
AUG 2025
$23.560
SEPT 2025
$26.169
What this Means for Your Bill
For an average residential customer using 300 kWh of electricity, the difference between the lowest rate in April ($23.517) and the highest rate in June ($26.829) is substantial.
This $3.312 per kWh swing means the fuel portion of their bill was roughly $993.60 higher in June than it was in April, for the exact same energy usage. This demonstrates the direct impact of global market changes on your monthly cost.