Chief Electrical Engineer (CEE) Stephan Fernandes has clarified that the time-of-day (ToD) power tariff is currently applicable only to industrial consumers and not to domestic users.
The clarification comes amid widespread confusion and public concern over reports suggesting that higher night-time electricity rates would apply to household consumers as well.
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Fernandes stated that the Power Minister is expected to address the issue in detail during an upcoming press conference, where further explanations regarding the tariff structure and its implementation are likely to be provided.
The clarification aims to ease concerns among residential users who had expressed alarm over possible increases in their electricity bills under the new tariff system.
