Higher energy costs drive a 0.3% increase, but rebates will cushion households.

From October to December 2025, electricity and gas tariffs in Singapore will rise slightly due to higher global fuel costs, while nearly one million households will receive rebates to offset the increase.

Tariffs Set to Increase

SP Group announced that electricity tariffs will increase by 0.3 per cent, or 0.08 cents per kWh, in the final quarter of 2025. For families in HDB four-room flats, this translates to an additional S$0.31 on the average monthly bill before GST.

Gas Prices Also Affected

City Energy confirmed that gas tariffs will rise by 0.07 cents per kWh, from 22.28 cents to 22.35 cents, also citing higher fuel costs. Both SP Group and City Energy review tariffs quarterly under Energy Market Authority (EMA) guidelines.

Fluctuations Driven by Global Prices

SP Group explained that electricity tariffs are adjusted using the average natural gas prices from the first two-and-a-half months of the preceding quarter. As a result, global fuel volatility and geopolitical factors directly affect local tariffs.

Rebates to Support Families

To help offset these higher costs, more than 950,000 Singaporean households will receive U-Save and service and conservancy charges (S&CC) rebates in October 2025. These are part of the permanent GST Voucher scheme and the enhanced Assurance Package.

Up to S$190 in Rebates

Eligible households will receive up to S$190 worth of U-Save rebates, depending on flat type, along with up to one month of S&CC rebates. In total, households will receive as much as S$760 in U-Save rebates and 3.5 months of S&CC rebates in FY2025.

Automatic Disbursement for Convenience

The Ministry of Finance clarified that no action is required from households. Rebates will be credited directly into SP Services and town council accounts. Authorities also reminded residents to be vigilant against scams, stressing that government officials will never ask for bank details or money transfers over phone calls.

The modest rise in tariffs underscores Singapore’s exposure to global energy markets. While higher bills will affect households, government rebates are set to ease the impact for many families, reflecting a balance between cost pass-through and social support.

Sources: Mothership (2025) , CNA (2025)

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