Saudi Arabia Adjusts Electricity and Water Tariffs
Implementation begins in January 2027 for individuals, businesses, and government entities, alongside support measures directed by King Salman to ease the impact on citizens, including SAR 500 per month for eligible groups.
Riyadh | October 25, 2026
BETH News Agency
The Saudi Energy Company and the National Water Company announced adjustments to electricity, water, and wastewater service tariffs in the Kingdom, effective January 1, 2027, in accordance with the governance procedures for adjusting energy and water product prices.
The Saudi Energy Company explained that the revised electricity tariff applies to its individual and business customers, with details of the new rates and consumption brackets available on its website. The company also urged subscribers to contact its official channels for inquiries regarding the tariff and bills.
Similarly, the National Water Company announced adjustments to water and wastewater service tariffs for residential, non-residential, and government sectors, effective on the same date.
The company urged subscribers to review the revised tariffs on its website and to direct inquiries through its unified number, 8004411110, or through the National Water Company smartphone application.
Support for Citizens
The adjustments coincide with directives issued by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, based on a proposal presented by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, to implement measures supporting citizens and easing the financial impact of the new tariffs.
The measures include an increase of SAR 500 in the monthly allowance for civilian and military employees covered by civil service pay scales and operational program provisions, retirees, and family members of deceased contributors or retirees covered by the Social Insurance Law.
They also include monthly support of SAR 500 for families benefiting from social security, in accordance with the applicable regulations.
The measures extend to the private sector by raising the minimum wage required for a Saudi employee to be counted in full toward Saudization ratios under the Nitaqat program to SAR 5,000, followed by SAR 6,000, in two stages according to the specified implementation schedules.
The decisions combine adjustments to the cost of essential services with financial support for citizens, alongside measures aimed at improving wage levels and ensuring sustainable employment in the private sector.
Details
Electricity Tariffs After Adjustment