New electricity charges from August 22nd

Ministry of Electricity and Water Undersecretary Eng Muhammad Bo Shehri affirmed that the implementation of the new electricity fees for the investment sector will start from Aug 22, 2017. The new price will be five fils per kilowatt.

Undersecretary also said that the new electricity charges for the public sector will take effect on Nov 22, 2017 and February 2018 for other sectors such as chalets, farms and animal pens.

Consumers can pay their bills through MEW smart phone application. Ministry offers a service allowing consumers to send photos of their water and electricity meters through the App during official working hours and receipts will be sent to consumers through the app as well.