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Vietnam mulls raising electricity prices

Vietnam will likely raise retail electricity prices by up to 10 percent this year to attract more investment in the energy sector, which is struggling to meet booming demand, state media reported Wednesday.

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Ministers urged to intervene after household fuel bills soar again
Source: Guardian Unlimited

The Government has been urged to intervene after two more of the 'Big Six' energy companies, Scottish and Southern Energy and E.ON yesterday announced price rises.

Energy crunch bites as fuel bills rise by a third
Source: The Times

Energy company British Gas has confirmed a further round of anticipated price rises (reported in 'In the News' on 7 July 2008).

Study Finds Daylight Saving Time Is A Bust
Source: Yahoo! Tech - Daily Features

Designed to save energy in a period of inflated electricity prices, a California study has now shown that DST doesn't save anyone any money at all.

Power prices put utilities in the hot seat
Source: stateline.org

"Moves to re-impose state oversight of electricity rates underline how deregulation of the electric industry has failed to live up to its promises of competition, lower prices and a reliable power infrastructure."

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