North’s electricity tariffs increase by nearly 12%

Electricity tariffs in the north increased by almost 12 per cent on Tuesday , with people in the north now paying more for their electricity than people living in the Republic.

For residential properties paying the flat-rate tariff, the first 250 kilowatt hours or usage will now be charged at 4.8044TL (€0.12) per kilowatt hour, up from 4.3026TL per kilowatt hour.

The fee per kilowatt hour for usage between 251