News Desk
The government will again cap household electricity bills during Ramadan, with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reaffirming that no domestic consumer will be charged more than MVR 400 for the month. The measure, first announced at a rally marking the administration’s two‑year anniversary last November, is now moving into implementation.
State Electric Company (Stelco) confirmed today that meter readings for the Ramadan billing cycle will be taken on 16 and 17 February, allowing the utility to issue a separate, discounted bill for the holy month. The company urged customers to cooperate with staff conducting the readings.
“The maximum charge for each domestic bill will be MVR 400 for the month. Any amount above that will be discounted,” the President said at the November rally, held by the ruling PNC at Malé’s Artificial Beach.
A similar subsidy was applied last year, when both electricity and water bills were reduced for households during Ramadan. The government also distributed fish cans as Ramadan gifts last year and again this year.
Stelco’s announcement confirms that the same relief will continue: households billed at domestic rates will not pay more than MVR 400 for electricity throughout the coming Ramadan, with the separate billing cycle designed to ensure the subsidy is applied accurately.
The company said it will follow the same process used last year, when a dedicated Ramadan bill was prepared and delivered to customers.
