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Taipower fuel costs to increase amid tensions
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Fusion42 · 25 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Rising natural gas prices amid Middle East tensions are expected to increase Taiwan Power Co's (Taipower) fuel costs by over NT$160 billion in 2026, worsening the company's financial losses and prompting a call for government budget support.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Climate Tech.
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You face a rising cost squeeze driven by global gas price spikes linked to geopolitical conflict. Expect pressure to adjust electricity pricing or secure government financial support before year-end decisions.
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