Electricity to cost 2.5% more due to Social Security Tax

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Electricity to cost 2.5% more due to Social Security Tax

Electricity charges will increase by 2.5%, the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) confirmed yesterday.

Electricity to cost 2.5% more due to Social Security Tax

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2022-10-27

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