Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) spokesperson Kitty Chingota clarified that the suspension of the tariff adjustment would end on March 31, 2024, unless authorities advise otherwise.
In September of the previous year, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) had approved a 40.9% electricity tariff adjustment.
The Lazarus Chakwera-led administration had initially suspended the tariff adjustment to alleviate the financial burden on low-income Malawians amidst the devaluation of the Malawi Kwacha.
Malawians are on alert as the potential for a rise in electricity tariffs looms after the deadline of March 31, 2024.
The looming expiry of the suspension signals uncertainty for consumers as they await decisions from relevant authorities regarding electricity tariffs.
