Electricity consumers across Antigua and Barbuda are facing increased financial pressure this month as the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) moves to raise its fuel variation charge, resulting in higher household and business electricity bills. According to Antigua Observer, the increase comes amid rising global fuel costs.
APUA first introduced the fuel variation charge in July 2024 as a mechanism to adjust billing in response to fluctuations in global fuel prices. The latest adjustment signals that those costs have continued to climb, with the burden now being passed on to consumers.
Both residential and commercial customers are expected to feel the impact of the increased charge on their bills this month, adding to the broader cost-of-living pressures already faced by many residents and business owners across the twin-island nation.
