Imminent announcement on JPS tariff

There are indications that customers of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) could shortly know if they will be asked to pay more on their electricity bills.



The Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR) has been reviewing a tariff application from the JPS.



Director of Consumer and Public Affairs at the OUR, David Geddes, says the utility watchdog has completed its review and is now awaiting a final decision.



The light and power company has requested a 23 percent increase in its non-fuel rate.



If approved, JPS residential customers could see their bills go up between 5 and 6 per cent while bills for large commercial customers could go as high as 30 per cent.