Electricity tariffs set to increase by even more, expert explains (Full Interview)

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An almost 10% increase in the price of electricity is already a concern, but consumers will be hit even harder in July when municipalities hike up their Nersa-approved tariffs. This means that the cost of electricity will go up by at least 15% depending on your municipality.

Matthew Cruise of Hohm Energy joined WR Van Der Merwe on Business Watch to discuss.

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10 Mar 2022 English South Africa Business · Business News

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