fuel cost adjustment
A system used by Japanese electric utilities to adjust monthly electricity bills based on fluctuations in the import prices of crude oil, LNG, and coal. Often seen on utility bills.
This month's electricity bill was higher due to the fuel cost adjustment.
The fuel cost adjustment system is a mechanism that reflects fluctuations in crude oil and LNG prices in electricity rates.
Compound of 燃料費 (fuel cost) and 調整 (adjustment).