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system, while the Council of Ministers will issue a decision to include allowance for water and electricity in the salaries of Kuwaitis.

He disclosed the government has valid reasons for raising the fees, considering the huge cost which the government bears in subsidizing the services. He said the subsidy is the highest, according to the World Bank, such that the country pays 38 fils per kilowatt which could even increase to 50 fils per kilowatt. He stated the price of electricity for consumers has been the same since 1966 at two fils per kilowatt, so it is only a matter of time to give way to a new pricing scheme.

He explained the need to avoid heavy burden on low-income earners was the reason for the delayed reviews until this time. He expressed confidence that the National Assembly will support the government’s idea to limit expenditures and minimize wastage.

He added the preliminary review led to the division of consumers into seven categories based on the level of consumption. The first category that consumes less than 50 kilowatts per month will pay two fils per kilowatt, the second that consumes between 50-100 kilowatts will pay five fils per kilowatt, the third consuming between 100-200 kilowatts will be billed at the rate of 10 fils per kilowatt, the fourth that consumes between 200-1,000 kilowatts will be billed for 11-25 fils per kilowatt, the fifth which consumes between 1,000-2,000 kilowatts will pay 26-30 fils per kilowatt, the sixth consuming between 2,000-3,000 kilowatts per month for 38 fils per kilowatt (which is equal to the cost price) and the seventh consuming over 3,000 kilowatts per month will be charged 50 fils per kilowatt.