Iran Gov’t Planning Tariff Tactic to Subdue Heavy Energy Consumers

Higher electricity and water tariffs for consumers who exceed reasonable consumption limits is on the government agenda and the new rates should be finalized by end of the fall, the energy minister said.
Speaking on the sidelines of the 18th Iran International Electricity Exhibition that opened in Tehran on Friday, Reza Ardakanian said plans are underway to “manage consumption.”

By raising tariffs, “we intend to control consumption during the peak summer seasons,”