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        "id": 1832444,
        "msgid": "us-iran-war-claims-new-victim-singapore-surrenders-1782820353",
        "date": "2026-06-30 17:40:00",
        "title": "US-Iran War Claims New Victim, Singapore Surrenders",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Singapore has announced higher electricity and gas tariffs for the third quarter of 2026, driven by rising production costs linked to the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East. The Energy Market Authority warned that the situation remains uncertain, but a potential easing of tensions could lead to lower tariffs later in the year. Residents are being urged to adopt energy-saving measures to mitigate the impact on household bills.",
        "content": "<p>Singapore has finally \u2018surrendered\u2019. Residents will pay higher\nelectricity and gas tariffs in the third quarter (Q3), from July to\nSeptember. The announcement was made by the Energy Market Authority\n(EMA) on Tuesday (30\/6\/2026). This is driven by the US-Iran war in the\nMiddle East, which has pushed up energy production costs in the\ncity-state.<\/p>\n<p>Citing Channel News Asia (CNA), state-owned energy utility company SP\nGroup said the household electricity tariff from July to September will\nbe 4.64 cents per kWh. The electricity price will be 31.91 cents per kWh\nfor July to September.<\/p>\n<p>Based on SP Group data, the average monthly household electricity\nbill for a four-room Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in\nSingapore is currently S$100.74 (approximately Rp1,389,205). This figure\nis expected to increase to S$117.88 (approximately Rp1,629,754) from\nJuly to September.<\/p>\n<p>This may not be the first increase for Singapore residents. SP Group\npreviously stated that electricity tariffs in subsequent quarters are\nexpected to rise further as the full impact of higher natural gas prices\nis factored into tariff calculations.<\/p>\n<p>EMA said the situation in the Middle East \u2018remains uncertain\u2019.\nHowever, it added that if conditions improve, lower fuel prices could in\nturn lead to lower electricity and town gas tariffs in the fourth\nquarter of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Set Air Conditioners to 25 Degrees Celsius<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, residents have been asked to consider several options to\nsave on electricity costs. One is setting air conditioners to a moderate\ntemperature, such as 25 degrees Celsius or higher. Residents were also\nasked to switch off lights or appliances when not in use and to start\nchoosing energy-efficient appliances.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018This not only helps reduce household electricity bills but also\ncontributes to Singapore\u2019s energy resilience,\u2019 EMA said.<\/p>\n<p>Singapore is heavily reliant on imported energy, with about 95% of\nits electricity generated from imported natural gas.<\/p>",
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