While the high electricity bills continue to strain the public’s wallets, the new electricity bill regulation, which is expected to come into effect from tomorrow, was announced by President Erdogan.
The hikes in electricity bills, which burn the pockets of the citizens, have not been on the agenda of Turkey for a long time. In the last three cabinet meetings, President Erdoğan addressed these issues. After the cabinet meeting that took place on February 28, that is today, Erdoğan said: electricity bills will be reissued explained.
In President Erdoğan’s statement, the new tariff limit in the billing of electricity service and the discount rates announced. You can find the details of the new regulations and discounts below.
VAT on electricity reduced from 18% to 8%
President Erdogan, in his statement after the cabinet meeting, gave the news that will relieve the pockets of the citizens, even if a little. According to Erdogan’s statements, electricity used in households and agricultural activities VAT reduced from 18 percent to 8 percent.
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The only regulation made is not the VAT deduction. According to Erdogan’s statements, there is also a low tariff limit. from 5 kWh to 8 kWh per day removed. At a monthly rate, this number Output to 240 kWh. In this way, electricity bills clearly 8% to 14% discount was stated to be provided.