Sentences with phrase «utility tariffs»
"Utility tariffs" refers to the charges or fees that people have to pay for their use of essential services such as electricity, water, or gas. These tariffs are determined by the utility companies and are usually based on the amount of the service used. Full definition
The levy has caused an increase in petroleum prices by up to 27 % compounding the effects of recent increases in utility tariffs.
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As workers, we are worried about the ever increasing utility tariffs which do not match the rate of increase in incomes.
They claim the government has failed to bring down the cost of living by reducing utility tariffs and fuel prices.
It will also explore cost - effective ways to build such infrastructure and equipment, and determine whether utility tariff changes will be needed in addition to those already being considered for residential customers.
The protesters want government to reverse the recent increases in utility tariffs and petroleum prices.
The Government must be sensitive to the plight of the ordinary Ghanaian and Businesses that are collapsing from the high utility tariffs.
In the past, unions have responded to high increases of utility tariffs with agitations, especially when wage increases and income growth have always lagged behind the rate of tariff increases.
The Trades Union Congress, (TUC) has asked the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to reduce and suspend the recently announced utility tariff increment until service providers achieve some stability particularly in power supply.
As if that was not enough, Government has insensitively increased utility tariffs astronomically without any fear or favour to our plights.
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), which is set to release new utility cost figures soon, has said it will do what is right under its mandate in setting the new utility tariffs.
This has tilted the energy mix to thermal dominance with implications for utility tariff levels.
-- The purpose of this section is to improve the ability of retail rate utility customers to compare tariff options by making the most up - to - date electric utility tariffs available in an online format that can be read and manipulated electronically.
Labour says it backs government's position for a downward review of utility tariffs, proposing that the cost of electricity and...
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has reportedly rejected an offer by government to reduce utility tariffs.
One major challenge for the growth of private sector in Ghana has to with high utility tariffs.
This, together with hikes in utility tariffs (electricity and water) has irked the anger of majority of the populace, with some threatening to go on the streets to demonstrate against the government.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned moves by the Public Utilities and Regulatory Commission (PURC) to increase utility tariffs.
Inflation, which remains still high at 19.2 percent in March 2016, is being affected by the increase in utility tariffs, energy sector levies and transportation costs, but core inflation has started to decline in recent months.»
Dr. Sammiu Kojo Nuamah made the appeal on Citi FM's News analysis programme, The Big Issue on Saturday in relation to the recent hikes in utility tariffs.
The PURC has approved new rates of utility tariffs.
Employment and Labour Relations Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, says any attempt to reverse the increased utility tariffs and new taxes will negatively affect government's ability to fix the energy crisis.
But the NPP leading member maintained that the president has no job for the youth as promised — «Jobs are collapsing due to energy crisis and utilities tariffs.
The Tema District Council of Labour (TDCL) has given the Trades Union Congress (TUC), a one week ultimatum to intervene in the latest increased in utility tariffs, which takes effect from December 14.
«It is not for nothing that God asked us to step aside, if God hadn't let us step aside, Ghanaians would have not appreciated anything that we do because they would say if Nana Akufo - Addo had won, he would have reduced fuel prices, he would have provided employment for everyone, he would have reduced utility tariff...,» he told party members and supporters Saturday.
The Tema District Council of Labour (TDCL) has expressed concern about the hike in utility tariffs and other services making life unpleasant for workers and their families.
The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has described as shocking, the decision by the PURC to increase utility tariffs.
The Public Relations and External Relations Manager at the PURC, Nana Yaa Jantuah, hinted discussions on proposals for increment in utility tariffs were still underway.
He, therefore, appealed for the support of the Central Region in this year's elections, further assuring that his government will reduce electricity and utility tariffs, restore the teacher training and nursing allowances and also implement the Free SHS policy to cover all students, both day and boarding.