The price of water and energy has gone up by 5.1% and 5.8%, respectively.

Source: newsthemegh.com

The cost of electricity and water has increased by 5.8% and 5.1%, respectively, after a tariff adjustment approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).

This revision, effective Monday, impacts residential users and stems from a combination of factors, including cedi depreciation, inflation, fuel costs, and the electricity generation mix.

In a statement issued on May 31, the PURC detailed that lifeline consumers, using 0-30 kWh, will face a 3.45% hike in electricity tariffs.

Meanwhile, other residential consumers, those consuming 31 kWh and above, along with non-residential users, will see a 5.84% increase.

The industrial sector is set to experience a 4.92% rise in electricity tariffs.