RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has announced revised tariffs for electricity, water and wastewater services across the Kingdom, with the new rates set to take effect on January 1, 2027, according to the Saudi Gazette.
The changes come alongside royal directives providing support for employees in the military, government and private sectors.
Under the revised residential electricity tariff, monthly consumption of up to 6,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) will cost 21 halalas per kWh, up from 18 halalas. Consumption exceeding 6,000 kWh will be charged at 33 halalas per kWh, compared with the previous rate of 30 halalas.
For commercial establishments and private healthcare and educational facilities, electricity rates for monthly consumption of up to 6,000 kWh will increase from 22 to 25 halalas per kWh. Consumption above that threshold will rise from 32 to 35 halalas per kWh.
Industrial electricity supplied through transmission or distribution networks will cost 23 halalas per kWh, compared with the existing rate of 20 halalas.
Agricultural electricity tariffs will also increase. Monthly consumption of up to 6,000 kWh will be charged at 19 halalas per kWh, up from 18 halalas, while consumption exceeding that level will rise from 22 to 23 halalas per kWh.
The revised electricity charges vary according to customer category, consumption levels and circuit breaker capacity.
Further details on the revised water and wastewater tariffs were not included in the provided report.