The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is making it's submission on the proposed electricity tariff increase at the Suva Civic Centre however FCCC CEO, Senikavika Jiuta says it will be a private session.
The media will not be allowed to cover this important session.
Jiuta claims this is FCEF's preference and they have to also respect this.
When contacted by fijivillage News, FCEF says they asked for an exclusive session for the private sector to make their submission, not a private one.
They say according to them, they never asked for a private session.
The submission will be made at 2pm today.
According to the proposed increase for commercial customers, Tier One users will see the rate increase from 40 cents to 43 cents per kilowatt hour.
Tier Two commercial users will see the rate rise from 40 cents to 50 cents per kilowatt hour.
Tier Three users will see an increase from 40 cents to 57 cents per kilowatt hour.
Tier Four users will see an increase of 22 cents, from 40 cents to 63 cents per kilowatt hour.
Many people including the Consumer Council of Fiji and the Fiji Employers and Commerce Federation have asked for a review of the electricity tariff decision as it will drastically affect people.
Their main concerns include the lack of a new round of proper consultations after the EFL's 2023 submission to FCCC was rejected last year.
They are also concerned that the cost of non price control items will rise which will affect everyone.
They stress it is not just about people paying minimal increases in their electricity bills or not pay anything more if they use 100 units or less of power.
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