PUTRAJAYA: Declining oil prices do not directly impact current electricity tariffs because electricity generation in the country is mainly via piped natural gas which is already heavily subsidised, according to the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water.
“In the fuel mix for generating electricity in Peninsular Malaysia, piped natural gas and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) make up the biggest contributors at about 50% to 55% of the mix. The other fuels are coal, hydro power and other renewable energy,” the ministry said.