ACC commends reduction of electricity tariffs

By JT - Oct 04,2016 - Last updated at Oct 04,2016

AMMAN — Senator and Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) President Issa Murad on Tuesday applauded the Cabinet’s decision to reduce the electricity tariff for various economic sectors. In an ACC statement, he commended the government’s positive response to the demands of the private sector that always stressed the need to reconsider the electricity tariff.

On Monday, the Cabinet reduced the tariff for various industrial sectors including mining, and telecom companies by 27 fils/kilowatt hour. The decision covers trade sector outlets, including malls, small shops and restaurants as well as hotels and large industries.

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