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Rejection of Electricity Authority's Proposal for Price Increases

May 10, 2025

The Presidency has rejected proposals from the Electricity Authority for a 9% increase in electricity prices. This marks the third consecutive year that such increases have been denied, raising concerns about the financial state of the Authority. The government wants to avoid negating consumer benefits from the VAT reduction. Discussions between the Electricity Authority and regulatory bodies are expected to take place soon.