Power prices decline on lower fuel charge and stronger shilling

Reduced power bills are key to driving electricity demand and ultimately boosting Kenya Power’s electricity sales.


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Electricity prices have marginally dropped, driven by a fall in fuel costs and forex adjustment charges, extending relief to homes and businesses.

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) set the fuel cost charge (FCC) at Sh3.55 from Sh3.57 last month, while the forex adjustment has been lowered to Sh0.83 from Sh1.1 last month.

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