Taiwan delays 2026 power rate decision as war drives fuel costs higher

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs delayed its 2026 electricity rate decision on September 18 after the Middle East war pushed fuel prices and Taiwan Power's generation costs higher. The ministry will first seek NT$71.1 billion to cover the utility's costs.

• 2026 power rate decision postponed on September 18
• Middle East war pushed fuel prices and generation costs up
• Taiwan Power to seek NT$71.1 billion in additional funding