US EditionEskom's 8.76% electricity tariff increase: What it means for South Africans
Nersa approved an 8.76% tariff increase for Eskom direct customers and 9.01% for municipal customers to support electricity system sustainability and infrastructure investment.
- Starting April 1, 2026, Eskom will implement an 8.76% electricity tariff increase for direct customers, following approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa .
- This rate follows Nersa's correction of calculation errors in an earlier determination that had initially set the rise at 5.36%, supporting long-term electricity system sustainability.
- Municipal customers face an average 9.01% increase beginning July 1, 2026, as required by the Municipal Finance Management Act , with local authorities communicating implementation details.
- Eskom Group Chief Financial Officer Calib Cassim stated the utility aims to keep future requests reasonable, noting this depends on "disciplined financial management and finding smarter, more efficient ways of operating."
- Despite the increases, Eskom continues subsidizing low-income and rural households to ensure affordability, while reporting an Energy Availability Factor of 65.85% year-to-date with fleet availability hitting 70% on 83 occasions.
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