Al-Murakkaba bills increase in two months
The article addresses the issue of rising electricity and water bills for families connected in Bahrain, where the consumption of these households is calculated by meters as if they belong to a single family. This results in significantly increased costs, especially when consumption surpasses low-tier thresholds and reaches higher tiers that are much more expensive. It is estimated that around 30,000 Bahraini families live behind a single meter and face growing financial burdens, with average bills reaching about 400 Bahraini dinars—an amount equal to half or more of their monthly salary. This situation exacerbates the accumulation of unpaid bills and threatens their sustainability of payment. The parliament and relevant authorities are working on solutions, including municipal exemptions, a new classification for homes, temporary support for bills, as well as allowing meters to be separated or new independent meters to be installed, ensuring that bills accurately reflect each family's consumption. Emphasis is placed on the urgent need for a solution that reduces financial burdens and limits accumulated debt, while addressing municipal and technical obstacles that hinder the separation of meters in older homes.
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