Oral reply to PQ on electricity and gas tariffs set to rise
15 October 2025
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Question
Ms Jessica Tan Soon Neo: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry with electricity and gas tariffs set to rise for October to December period, what measures are being considered to support middle-income households and retirees who do not qualify for existing schemes such as the GST Voucher or Assurance Package, but who nonetheless experience financial strain from rising utility cost.
Oral Answer (to be attributed to Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology Dr Tan See Leng)
1. For the period from October to December 2025, electricity and town gas tariffs have
increased slightly by 0.3% from the preceding quarter, due to higher imported fuel costs.
2. The majority of Singaporean households living in HDB flats, including middle-income households and retirees, receive the GST Voucher – U-Save to offset their utilities bills. In addition, there are other schemes to help with the cost of living, such as the CDC Vouchers and the Assurance Package. Residents who do not qualify for such schemes but who might nonetheless experience financial difficulties may seek assistance from their local Social Service Office if they require assistance to meet basic needs.