Utility tariffs upward adjustment will take effect today September 1.
Tariffs for electricity and water is expected to go up by 27.15 per cent and 21.55 per cent respectively.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) announced these tariff increases last month.
The PURC acknowledged the economic difficulties faced by consumers but said without these tariff increases, the utility providers may not meet their mandate.
The Commission, however, admitted that some level of increases in utility tariffs were inevitable if the nation was to avoid another power crisis and its attendant effects including job losses.
Beach Newsroom sought views from the public on their expectations from the utility providers.
“Considering the economic situation in the country currently, I suggest the PURC to halt their decision of tariffs increment.
Some people can not afford their previous bills how much more this increment. We pleas to the authorities to do something about this situation.”
“I don’t think we have to pay more for our utilities. There’s no employment in the country and things are difficult for us these days. I suggest we should pay our previous bills until the government revive the economy.”
