Electricity supply has improved significantly across Mon State since the election period, with many urban wards and rural villages now receiving power for nearly 24 hours a day, residents said.
Until late 2025, electricity had been distributed under a rotating system, with outages occurring every four to six hours. Businesses and households were forced to rely on generators and solar power to continue operations.
A rice mill owner said the situation has changed in recent weeks.
“Last year, we had to stop and restart work frequently because of power cuts and use solar energy instead. During the summer, water shortages also reduced electricity production, and power was rationed. Now, outages are rare, and supply is almost continuous. Industrial users also have separate meters,” he said.
According to inquiries by the Independent Mon News Agency, electricity supply hours have increased in townships including Paung, Mawlamyine, Mudon and Thanbyuzayat.
The military junta’s Minister for Electric Power, U Nyan Tun, said at a meeting with the Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC) that the rotating system is being phased out and full-time electricity distribution is being implemented where possible.
He said a liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant project has been completed and is producing about 3,400 megawatts per day, allowing for extended electricity distribution nationwide.
However, electricity generated from LNG and supplied to industrial zones, housing projects, condominiums and hotels will be charged between 700 and 900 kyats per unit, according to officials.
Some residents have expressed concern that household electricity tariffs could increase following the improved supply.
A Mudon resident said the more stable electricity has reduced costs and improved daily life.
“We no longer need to use generators, so expenses are much lower. Before, when the power went out, we had to delay our work and plans. Now we can carry out what we planned. It also feels safer at night when the lights are on,” the resident said.
YESC said household electricity rates remain unchanged for now and that authorities are working to maintain stable supply during the coming summer.
Mon State faced severe electricity shortages for more than two years after the military coup, disrupting daily life and business operations across the state.
