Prime Minister Sherif Ismail signed a new decree raising the fees of drinking water and sanitation services by 46.5%, a second consecutive increase in less than a year, according to the Official Gazette.
The decision raised the cost of drinking water from 65 piasters to LE 3.15 per cubic meter according to the consumption category. The decision also included a 12% increase in sanitation fees. Sewage fees, calculated upon the water consumption bill, surged to 75% of the water price.
Water fees for companies and businesses now range from LE3 to LE10, based on industry and consumption levels.
