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Johannesburg - The 24.8% electricity tariff increase granted to Eskom
last week was unacceptable and would severely affect the poor, the
City of Johannesburg said on Monday.
"The City of Johannesburg is extremely disappointed by the 25
percent hike in electricity prices for three successive years
approved by the energy regulator, Nersa," mayor Amos Masondo said
in a statement.
"A price hike of more than four times the rate of inflation is
unacceptable to consumers. We trust that Eskom will reconsider this
proposal before a final decision is taken."
Masondo said tariff increases of 24.8 percent from April and
additional increases of 25.8 percent in 2011 and 25.9 percent in
2012 would have a "severe impact" on poor households, as prices of
other essential commodities would also increase.
"This is a blow for the people of Johannesburg, both residents
and the business community."
The city was put in an "unenviable situation" as it received the
bulk of its electricity from Eskom.
"We will have to assess the situation very carefully and look at
ways to absorb some of the increases before passing it on to
consumers. We will also continue with our efforts to roll out
alternative energy solutions within the city of Johannesburg."
- Sapa