South Africa’s energy regulator has allowed state-owned Eskom to raise tariffs and recover R54.7 billion over three years after a series of pricing errors and a failed attempt to settle the matter privately. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa said Eskom can increase electricity tariffs by as much as 8.3% a year through the 2028 financial year, according to a statement issued Sunday. Initially, when Nersa announced Eskom’s tariff increases for 2026/27 and 2027/28, the increases were set at 5.4% and 6.2%, respectively.
Sam Busa