It was stated that a 20 percent hike in electricity is ‘needed’

Since the beginning of 2022, it has not been on the agenda of Turkey. electricity bills A remarkable statement came about. In the statements made to Sözcü by Energy Specialist Çağada Kırmızı, it was stated that a new increase in electricity is at the door. Moreover, if this increase is not made in April, in July 2022, electricity will be record amount There may be a time when a raise is made.

According to Çağada Crimea, electricity production costs have now even exceeded the sales prices. 1 kWh electricity production costs 1.75 TL, together with tax and other items. exceeding 2 TL Crimea stated that this situation is not sustainable. According to Crimea, a 20 percent hike is inevitable for all consumer groups, including residential subscribers, in April. If the government does not want to reflect the cost increase to the households; to businesses engaged in business, industry and agriculture 40 percent of A raise will be required. This will be reflected to the citizen as a price increase.

If no increase is made in April, more than 100 percent increase can be made in July 2022.

Energy expert, the main issue here is active energy cost says it is. In other words, since electricity production is more expensive than before, a hike is inevitable. However, there is no increase in other issues such as the cost of energy distribution. According to Çağada, Crimea, this hike must be done in April. Otherwise, the energy expert pointing to July 2022, if there is no increase in April, in July 2022. over 100 percent raises will come to the fore.

How much do consumer groups pay for 1 kWh of electricity?

When we look at the official figures, we see that the explanations of Çağada Crimea may be correct. Because residences are exempt from taxes for 1 kWh of electricity. 1.3488 TL they are paying. This figure is 1,3990 TL in agricultural irrigation enterprises, 1,568 TL in industrial facilities using medium voltage, 1,669 TL in industrial facilities that use low voltage, and 1,890 TL in businesses. If we remind once again that 1 kWh electricity production cost is 1.75 TL excluding taxes, the situation in electricity is not very good. not heartwarming we can say.