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Eskom wants to hike electricity prices by up to 44%

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Eskom has reportedly asked the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for hefty electricity tariff increases for the 2025/26 financial year.

Eskom has asked the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36.15% electricity tariff hike for the customers it directly supplies and charges, Daily Maverick

Those supplied by municipal power utilities could face increases of 43.55% in 2025/26, 3.36% in 2026/27, and 11.07% in 2027/28. The state-owned power utility said the delayed implementation of South Africa’s renewable energy programme means it is under pressure to increase its generation capacity. The analysis includes all components of electricity billing, including the cost of power, distribution, and taxes, drawing data directly from Eskom and Nersa.

 

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