Cabinet Law No. 20 of 2016 regarding determining the tariffs of electricity and water units.

Due to rising demand and increased governmental support, especially in response to extreme climate conditions, the Ministry of Electricity and Water updated the electricity and water tariff system to reflect current consumption trends and to reduce waste. The new Law, consisting of 6 articles, introduces a revised tariff structure for electricity and water, as outlined in attached tables, with the Ministry responsible for collection. The Law allows for incentives for citizens who actively reduce their consumption, offering rewards like discounts or waived charges based on annual savings. Additionally, Kuwaiti citizens living in investment housing are now billed at the same rates as those in private residences, provided they don’t receive subsidies for another property. The tariff will apply first to commercial properties, followed by investment, government, and finally industrial and agricultural sectors.