Seychelles cabinet holds electricity tariffs through end-2026
The State House said Cabinet approved measures to prevent electricity tariff increases for the rest of the year.
Event / data period: 2026-10-14
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At its meeting on 14 October, Seychelles’ Cabinet approved measures ensuring there would be no increase in electricity tariffs for the remainder of 2026. The State House said the decision was intended to protect households and businesses from additional cost pressure while maintaining the sustainability of essential public utilities.
The statement also covered other decisions, including regulation of foreign-worker accommodation and amendments to the Seychelles Made Act. The tariff freeze is reported as a government decision; the release does not provide current tariff levels, cost calculations or details of utility financing.
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Cabinet electricity tariff decision
Decision reported in the State House statement dated 16 October.
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Cabinet meeting
Cabinet approved measures preventing electricity tariff increases for the rest of 2026.
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Cabinet met on 14 October; the statement says there will be no increase for the remainder of 2026. Current tariff levels are not provided.
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