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\u201cThe new tariffs are unfair and illogical compared to wages and income \u2013 they will drive up prices and production costs, pushing small producers out of the market and increasing unemployment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With this remark, one Syrian summed up widespread anger over the government\u2019s decision to raise electricity prices, which took effect on 1 November 2025. Across social media and local platforms, Syrians voiced frustration at the move, fearing yet another blow to already unbearable living costs in a country long battered by inflation and a collapsing purchasing power.<\/span><\/p>\n

One user quipped, \u201cDon\u2019t use electricity\u2026 only turn on what\u2019s absolutely necessary at home.\u201d Another added, \u201cThe problem isn\u2019t the price \u2013 it\u2019s the income. Electricity may seem cheap, but it consumes a huge share of what people earn compared to neighbouring countries.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Many told <\/span>+963<\/b> that the new bills could exceed half a monthly salary, calling the decision \u201can economic disaster\u201d that deepens poverty and leaves families with impossible choices. \u201cIf the new bill takes half my income,\u201d said one employee, \u201chow can I live on what\u2019s left?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Others suggested the change might encourage solar energy use, while some said the government must raise salaries to offset the increase \u2013 a promise yet to materialise.<\/span><\/p>\n

The anger reflects a common feeling: higher prices have not been matched by any real improvement in electricity supply. Long hours of rationing persist, and many households remain dependent on costly private \u201campere\u201d generators to meet their basic needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: Investing in Syria: Big Opportunities, Tough Challenges<\/a>
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Government rationale<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Syrian interim government defended the price rise as part of its \u201cpower-sector reform\u201d plan, saying it was essential to reduce annual losses estimated at $1 billion, stabilise electricity supply, and attract investment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ahmad Suleiman, the Ministry of Energy\u2019s communications director, said government institutions \u2013 which consume around 30% of total output \u2013 would now pay from their own budgets, while extra revenues would fund upgrades to transmission networks, fuel supply, and distribution systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir wrote on X: \u201cAdjusting the tariff is a first and necessary step towards reforming Syria\u2019s electricity system to ensure efficiency and sustainability.\u201d He added that future measures would include installing smart meters, boosting production capacity, and cutting technical and commercial losses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Economy and Industry Minister Nidal al-Shaar argued that the rise was meant to \u201ccorrect old policies\u201d and build a sustainable energy sector, stressing that the government had begun increasing public-sector wages and was working with the private sector to help families adapt to higher costs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steep price jumps<\/b><\/h2>\n

A look at past tariffs highlights the scale of the increase. Before the war, the price per kilowatt-hour in the lowest bracket (0\u2013600 kWh) was 10 Syrian pounds. By 2023, it had risen to 150. Now, in 2025, it stands at 600.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the second bracket (601\u20131000 kWh), the price climbed from 25 pounds pre-war to 450 in 2023 \u2013 and now 1,400 under the new system. The first subsidised tier alone has risen nearly sixtyfold since before the war.<\/span><\/p>\n

The government has now reduced the pricing system to just two main tiers, maintaining a 60% subsidy for households consuming up to 300 kWh per month. Industrial and commercial users face rates between 1,700 and 1,800 pounds per kilowatt-hour.<\/span><\/p>\n

The numbers behind the power gap<\/b><\/h2>\n

Syria needs around 7,000 megawatts of electricity but produces only about 2,200, largely due to shortages of gas and fuel. The country generates roughly 6 million cubic metres of gas daily \u2013 far short of what is required for full operation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Transmission networks and transformers are in disrepair and require full rehabilitation. The government has launched a programme to install 6.5 million prepaid smart meters and restore damaged generation plants. It also plans to import gas from Azerbaijan via Turkey through a grant from the Qatar Development Fund.<\/span><\/p>\n

Economist Mohammad al-Alloush told <\/span>+963<\/b> that the latest rise had sparked fears of a ripple effect across prices of goods and services. \u201cElectricity feeds every stage of production,\u201d he said. \u201cAny increase immediately drives up costs for consumers. The public\u2019s anger is understandable \u2013 the service hasn\u2019t improved, rationing remains severe, and there\u2019s no transparency about actual subsidies or losses.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He suggested several remedies: restructuring tariffs transparently and fairly, direct support for low-income families, regular publication of sector performance data, promoting energy-efficient appliances and renewable energy, and greater private-sector participation in solar and wind projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: The \u201cJamal Al-Sharaa\u201d Case: Shadow Economy Fears in Syria<\/a>
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Balancing the bill and the burden<\/b><\/h2>\n

Academic Khaled al-Ba\u2019aj told <\/span>+963<\/b> that the real challenge is finding a balance between \u201cfair billing for citizens\u201d and \u201cfair cost recovery for the state\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

He stressed that reform must go beyond collection, requiring a comprehensive approach that links higher prices to gradual improvements in supply, reduction of losses, and full transparency through public reporting. He also urged the government to make it easier for individuals and businesses to invest in renewable energy, easing future pressure on households.<\/span><\/p>\n

For most Syrians, the dilemma remains \u2013 electricity is a basic right, but its rising cost weighs heavily on already strained family budgets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Observers agree on one point: Syrians will not accept higher bills without tangible improvements in service. Real reform, they say, must tackle the roots of the crisis \u2013 ageing infrastructure, chronic fuel shortages, and widespread inefficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rebuilding Syria\u2019s electricity sector will require a long-term strategy \u2013 investment in infrastructure, better fuel supply, reduced waste, and serious incentives for renewables. Sudden tariff hikes, without visible progress, only deepen public mistrust and hardship.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe new tariffs are unfair and illogical compared to wages and income \u2013 they will drive up prices and production costs, pushing small producers out of the market and increasing unemployment.\u201d With this remark, one Syrian summed up widespread anger over the government\u2019s decision to raise electricity prices, which took effect on 1 November 2025. 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