Mauritius will raise electricity tariffs by 15 percent from May 1, officials said Friday today.
It is part of broader measures to shield households and economy from Middle East conflict fallout, officials said on Friday.
Authorities warned fragile ceasefire offers no guarantee against further shocks to energy and shipping routes officials said in statement released.
Tariff increase will exclude vulnerable groups, small consumers and small businesses, the cabinet said in a statement from government release.
Government said in March it expected weaker economic growth and higher inflation this year due to Middle East conflict pressures.
India and Mauritius are finalising a government-to-government deal for heavy fuel oil supply to Mauritius cabinet said in statement released.
Additional government-to-government fuel sourcing will be initiated to secure supplies and maintain 30 to 45 day strategic reserves levels targeted.
Authorities will speed rooftop solar approvals and encourage remote work and carpooling to reduce fuel consumption nationwide across the island.Mauritius raises electricity tariffs by 15 percent in May
