The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the National Water Supply and Drainage Board to reduce water tariffs based on the tariff formula.
Accordingly, water tariffs for domestic users will be reduced by 7%, government hospitals by 4.5%, and schools and religious places of worship by 6.3%.
The government states the decision has been taken due to the reduction in electricity tariffs in June 2024 and the reduction in the cost of fuel and chemicals, etc. (Newswire)