Saudi Arabia announces revised electricity, water and wastewater tariffs effective January 1, 2027
RIYADH — The Saudi Energy Company and the National Water Company announced on Sunday adjustments to electricity, water, and wastewater service tariffs across the Kingdom. This coincides with royal directives to provide support for employees in the military, government, and private sectors. The revised tariffs are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, in accordance with the procedures…
The Saudi Energy Company and National Water Company have unveiled new tariffs for electricity, water, and wastewater services across the Kingdom, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. These changes align with royal directives aimed at supporting employees in military, government, and private sectors.
In the electricity sector, tariffs vary by sector, consumption levels, and circuit breaker capacity. Residential customers will pay 21 halalas per kWh for 1-6,000 kWh, increasing to 33 halalas per kWh for usage beyond 6,000 kWh. Commercial customers, private healthcare, and educational institutions will face a rate of 25 halalas per kWh for up to 6,000 kWh, rising to 35 halalas per kWh for higher consumption.
Industrial users connected to the power grid will be charged 23 halalas per kWh, while agricultural and other sectors will pay 19 halalas per kWh for up to 6,000 kWh, and 23 halalas per kWh for usage exceeding 6,000 kWh. Charitable organizations will pay 17 halalas per kWh for the first tier and 21 halalas per kWh for higher consumption.
Government entities will have a uniform rate of 35 halalas per kWh. Fixed charges for electricity also vary by circuit breaker capacity and sector, with residential customers facing monthly charges of SR70 to SR100, depending on their circuit breaker size.
Water tariffs, meanwhile, will be calculated based on a four-tiered system of monthly consumption tiers. Residential users will pay SR1 per cubic meter for up to 15 cubic meters, increasing to SR2 per cubic meter for usage between 15-30 cubic meters, SR4 per cubic meter for 30-45 cubic meters, and SR6 per cubic meter for consumption over 45 cubic meters.
Wastewater charges will be SR0.50 per cubic meter for the first tier, increasing to SR3 per cubic meter for usage exceeding 45 cubic meters. The tariff also includes additional charges based on the diameter of water and wastewater meters, with rates ranging from SR20 to SR100 per meter, depending on the size. Subscribers can access the revised tariffs through the National Water Company's website or via an automated customer service number.
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