Editor,
I am writing to fully support the concerns recently raised regarding the sudden and disproportionate surge in electricity bills, particularly as mentioned in the letter dated 9 August, 2025.
Like the previous writer, I too have experienced an inexplicable and steep rise in my latest bill: more than double the average of my past several months’ charges, without any change in my household consumption patterns. Such a drastic increase not only places undue financial pressure on ordinary consumers but also erodes trust in the utility company’s billing system.
At a time when the cost of living is already high and escalating, sudden price spikes in essential services like electricity are deeply unsettling. We, as paying customers, deserve transparency, accuracy, and accountability in billing.
I join the call for the utility company to urgently explain the reasons behind these hikes, and for our regulatory authorities to investigate and take corrective action where necessary.
Our community depends on fair and predictable utility charges, and this issue cannot be overlooked.
Concerned citizen