The total reduction this time is estimated at 2.5 trillion VND (nearly 109 million USD).
The EVN's move is made under the Government's Resolution No. 83/NQ-CP issued on July 31 on a plan to reduceelectricity prices (phase 4) for customers affected by the COVID-19 epidemic.
In addition, the Government also agreed to reduce 100 percent of electricity billsfor designated concentrated quarantine facilities including militarybarracks, military schools, and other facilities designated by authorised state agencies.
On August 1, the Government Office issued adocument on Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai's instruction regarding the reduction of clean water and telecommunications fees for consumers affected by the pandemic./.