# Global energy shock now hitting Malaysia's power bills

> Malaysia's economy minister warns that surging gas and coal prices are finally reaching electricity consumers after months of delay.
- Title: Global energy shock now hitting Malaysia's power bills
- Summary: Malaysia's economy minister warns that surging gas and coal prices are finally reaching electricity consumers after months of delay. Higher global energy…
- Keywords: malaysia, electricity costs, energy prices, natural gas, coal, akmal nasrullah, economy minister, global energy disruption, fuel adjustment, tariff structure, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/17/global-energy-shock-now-hitting-malaysias-electricity-costs-says-economy-minister/235506
- Published: 2026-09-17T12:48:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malaysia, electricity costs, energy prices, natural gas, coal, akmal nasrullah, economy minister, global energy disruption, fuel adjustment, tariff structure, news, world
## Global energy shock spreads to Malaysia
Energy supply disruptions that started with petrol prices in March are now hitting natural gas and coal, pushing up electricity generation costs across the region.
## Three month lag before impact hits
Natural gas price increases typically take three to four months to flow through to electricity tariffs, meaning bills today reflect fuel costs from July and August.

> The lagging effect of the energy supply disruption, which began with petrol, is now increasingly being felt in other energy sectors
## Heavy users hit hardest
Consumers using more than 600 kilowatt-hours monthly face direct tariff increases through the Automated Fuel Adjustment mechanism that reflects current fuel prices.
## Most small users still protected
The current tariff structure shields most domestic consumers using below 600 kilowatt-hours per month from fuel cost increases, keeping their bills unchanged.

> Under the existing tariff structure, the tariff for those using below 600 kWh per month remains unchanged
## Prime minister to review tariffs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is convening a special meeting to reassess electricity tariffs and explore ways to reduce the burden on consumers facing higher costs.
## Weather worsens energy demand
Unfavourable weather conditions are driving up daily energy consumption as people stay indoors longer, adding pressure to electricity usage and costs.
## What's driving the price spike
Global disruptions to natural gas and coal supplies have pushed fuel prices higher worldwide, and Malaysia's electricity system passes these costs through to consumers on a delayed schedule.
## Key takeaway

Higher global energy prices are feeding into Malaysian electricity costs with a three to four month lag, affecting heavy users while most small consumers remain protected for now.