EPRA lists new Electricity prices for february.
Energy and petroleum regulatory authority, EPRA lists new Electricity prices for february. Previously, electricity prices were at Ksh7.18 per unit.
In the newly revised charges, Kenyans are being charged Ksh6.59 per unit which is a 3.8 per cent decrease.
The decrease has been effected by was necessitated by lower global crude prices which have subsequently eased the cost of producing thermal power.
EPRA wrote,” We have concluded the public participation workshop proposed RTA submitted by Kenya Power for 2022/23- 2025/26 tariff control period.”
“Subsequently, EPRA invites energy sector stakeholders, electrical workers and contractors, consumer associations, National and County Governments to the Mombasa Public Participation Workshop on Friday, February 10,” they added.
During the start of 2023, EPRA raised the inflation adjustment cost to 85 cents per unit from 67 cents per unit an adjustment that will be in place until June 2023.
This came after the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) announced an inflation rate of 9.0 per cent in January 2023.
However, the revised charged could be for a short time if EPRA adopts Retail tariff application by Kenya power and lighting company.
Currently , In a breakdown from customer who bought tokens worth 500, was awarded 24. 43 units.
The breakdown, “KPLC Token, MtrNo:04217830*** Token:2476-3062-5077-4056-8***, Date:2023-01-31 21:07, Units:24.43, Amt Ksh:500.00, Token Amt:188.19, VAT:58.16, Fuel Energy Charge:175.43, Forex Charge:47.07, EPRA Charge:0.73, WRA Charge:0.26, REP Charge:9.4, Inflation Adjustment:20.76.”
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