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An increase in the price charged for electricity consumption.
전기료인상으로 인해 가계 지출이 늘어나고 있다.
Household expenses are increasing due to the electricity rate hike.
정부는 전기료인상 폭을 조절하기로 했다.
The government decided to adjust the scale of the electricity rate hike.
Commonly used in news reports and official announcements regarding utility pricing.
Use '전기료인상' when discussing official increases in electricity prices. For informal contexts, '전기세 오름' (jeon-gi-se o-reum) may be used colloquially.
In formal writing (e.g., news articles, policies), use '전기료인상'. In casual conversation, '전기세 오름' is more common.
Composed of 전기 (jeon-gi, 'electricity') + 료/요금 (ryo/yogeum, 'fee/charge') + 인상 (in-sang, 'increase'). The term emerged in the late 20th century as utility pricing became a frequent topic in public discourse.
Often appears in media during periods of economic instability or energy policy changes. The term is neutral but may carry negative connotations in consumer contexts.