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Fenaka denies irregularities after rise in electricity bills

Fenaka Corporation denied any irregularities in its latest billing cycle after households posted higher electricity bills on social media following Ramadan. The company said meter readings and billing followed the same established procedures as other periods, and noted that consumption typically rises in March, April and May due to seasonal weather.

Tracked MVR 400 Electricity and water tariffs

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  1. Sun 26 Apr
    Fenaka Corporation issued a statement saying no irregularities occurred in its latest billing cycle after customers reported higher bills. Sunday only Atoll Times Fenaka, which provides electricity to many islands across the Maldives, issued the statement on Sunday after households shared recent bills on social media showing charges higher than previous months.

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  • MVR 400 Cap on household electricity bills during Ramadan Atoll Times During Ramadan, household electricity bills were capped at MVR 400 under a policy announced by President Mohamed Muizzu.

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  • Customers received regular monthly bills after Ramadan, prompting complaints from some households over higher charges. Following Ramadan Atoll Times Following Ramadan, customers received regular monthly bills, prompting complaints from some households over higher charges.

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