Electricity consumers on Thursday kicked against the silent increase in the tariff payable by customers to power distribution companies for electricity consumed. They said it was worrisome that the government was allowing Discos to raise electricity tariff amid fuel scarcity across the country. Adulterate fuel imported into country about two weeks ago had led to fuel scarcity and long queues in filling stations in states. Port Harcourt and Abuja (Discos) raised it and in fact, I think it is across board. The official added, “So in a way there is adjustment in tariff because they (power firms) are shouldering higher cost responsibility now.

Source: Punch February 18, 2022 18:10 UTC