Power bill cut for 2.4 million customers in Hanoi amid COVID-19 hinh anh 1Workers of EVN Hanoi examine an electric generator in the city (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi Power Corporation under the Vietnam Electricity group (EVN Hanoi) has reduced power prices by more than 249.7 billion VND (10.96 million USD) in daily activities for 2.4 million consumers to ease difficulties caused by COVID-19.

The firm also cut the costs for 163 accommodation establishments hit by the pandemic, along with medical facilities serving COVID-19 prevention and control efforts.

The policies on electricity bill reduction have been publicised at points of payment and websites of the company, said EVN Hanoi Deputy General Director Le Anh Duong.

The corporation also works with relevant agencies in verifying information of the beneficiaries, he added.

Customers are urged to make use of online payment service in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19./.

VNA