Eskom to implement electricity tariff hike of 8.7%

Eskom will implement an average electricity tariff hike of 8.7% for the 2026/27 financial year following approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa).
The adjustment will take effect from April 1 for customers who purchase electricity directly from Eskom.
The increase in tariffs is expected to place additional pressure on households and businesses, which are already struggling with the rising cost of living.
Eskom Spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says, “Nersa has approved an average electricity price of 8.76% for customers supplied directly by Eskom. The new tariffs will apply from 1st April 2026 for Eskom direct customers.”
Mokwena says, “Municipal bulk purchases will implement their tariff increases averaging 9.01% from 1 July 2026 in line with the Municipal Finance Management Act, which requires municipalities to implement tariff changes at the start of the financial year.”
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