APSR announces electricity bill reductions during summer

Muscat— The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has announced varying reductions on electricity bills for residential consumers (basic accounts) during the summer months, starting from May until the end of August 2025. Additionally, the authority confirmed that electricity consumption tier prices for 2025 will remain unchanged.

In May, the reductions will be distributed as follows: subscribers in the first tier (consumption between 0–4,000 kWh) will receive a 15% reduction on their bills, while those in the second tier (4,001–6,000 kWh) will benefit from a 10% reduction. A 5% reduction will apply to subscribers in the third tier (consumption exceeding 6,001 kWh).

The reductions will increase during June, July, and August, reaching 20% for the first tier, 15% for the second tier, and 10% for the third tier.

The authority directed licensed companies to refrain from cutting off electricity services for basic account subscribers during the summer months. It also mandated the option to defer electricity bill payments during this period, in accordance with the approved regulatory framework, ensuring service continuity and protecting consumer rights amid peak demand due to rising summer temperatures.

Additionally, the authority urged eligible consumers to register their details in the National Subsidy System to benefit from the available incentives and facilitation measures.