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Service charge and VAT, not tariffs, cut what a first power purchase buys

ERA says fourth-quarter tariffs are unchanged, but VAT and a monthly service charge, not the unit price, decide how far a prepaid payment goes

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ERA holds power tariffs steady for October to December

Uganda's electricity regulator has held tariffs for October to December at third-quarter levels, although the oil price in its calculations fell 24.5 per cent

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Stable power tariffs extend into second quarter amid balanced pressures

Electricity Regulatory Authority maintains power tariffs for second quarter, citing balanced exchange rate and fuel cost pressures

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Regulator holds power tariffs steady despite shilling’s weakness

Electricity Regulatory Authority maintains Q1 2026 tariffs as lower oil prices offset shilling depreciation in quarterly adjustment

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Understanding your electricity bill: why the same UEDCL payment buys different units

Does the day you buy affect your UEDCL prepaid units? How VAT, the service charge, lifeline and cooking tariffs work, with examples and a calculator

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Regulator raises Umeme electricity tariffs

The electricity sector regulator said it had increased domestic tariffs for electricity supplied by Umeme Limited by 2.7 per cent in the second quarter, and overall tariffs by an average of 2.5 per cent

Electricity prices drop by 1.6%

Electricity tariffs to be charged by Umeme for the first three months of the year reduce by an average of 1.6 per cent

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Electricity tariffs remain unchanged for the 4th quarter

The appreciation of the Ugandan shilling against the US dollar offset increases in core consumer prices and global crude oil prices, resulting in no adjustment to electricity tariffs in Q4 2023

Energy bills to fall as regulator lowers tariffs

Energy bills for consumers supplied by Umeme Limited will fall in the second quarter to reflect a reduction in international fuel prices, according to a schedule published by the regulator

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