APSR
Announces Electricity Bill Reductions During Summer

Muscat,
30 Apr (ONA) —— The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has
announced varying reductions on electricity bills for residential consumers
(basic accounts) during the summer months, starting from May until the end of
August 2025. Additionally, the authority confirmed that electricity consumption
tier prices for 2025 will remain unchanged.

In
May, the reductions will be distributed as follows: subscribers in the first
tier (consumption between 0–4,000 kWh) will receive a 15% reduction on their
bills, while those in the second tier (4,001–6,000 kWh) will benefit from a 10%
reduction. A 5% reduction will apply to subscribers in the third tier
(consumption exceeding 6,001 kWh).

The
reductions will increase during June, July, and August, reaching 20% for the
first tier, 15% for the second tier, and 10% for the third tier.

The
authority directed licensed companies to refrain from cutting off electricity
services for basic account subscribers during the summer months. It also
mandated the option to defer electricity bill payments during this period, in
accordance with the approved regulatory framework, ensuring service continuity
and protecting consumer rights amid peak demand due to rising summer
temperatures.

Additionally,
the authority urged eligible consumers to register their details in the
National Subsidy System to benefit from the available incentives and
facilitation measures.

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