Petrol, electricity prices to rise on new levy plan

In the inflation basket, petroleum prices have a direct effect on the transport and utility baskets. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Consumer prices of petroleum and electricity are set to climb if Parliament approves a new taxation formula aimed at boosting the finances of the Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

The formula proposed by the Energy ministry will see the regulatory levy on petroleum charged at up to one percent of the combination of the landing, transport and storage costs of fuels instead of the current fixed charge.

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