At the end of every month, consumers always hold their breath hoping that fuel prices will go down. In some months their expectations are met, in others they are dashed.
This month, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has no pleasant news for consumers especially poor households who use kerosene for lighting and cooking. The new set of prices has touched almost a three-year high, immediately sparking concern that inflation is likely to jump, dragging up the cost of living.
