Three Somali electricity companies raise tariffs by 5 cents amid rising fuel costs

Mogadishu (HOL) — Three major Somali electricity providers have increased power tariffs by 5 cents per kilowatt-hour, citing a sharp rise in fuel costs that they say has made it increasingly difficult to maintain electricity supplies at previous prices.BECO, Muqdisho Power and Blue Sky Energy announced the increase in a joint statement in Mogadishu on Sunday, Oct. 25, saying the new rates took effect immediately.