MP Mohammed Al Rifai, along with co-signers MPs Hisham Al Awadhi, Jaleela Al Alawai, Ahmed Qarata, and Abdulnabi Salman, has submitted a proposal to the Bahraini government requesting the doubling of electricity subsidies for households with multiple families residing under one roof during the months of May to September. The aim of this proposal is to alleviate the financial burden on citizens during the summer months when electricity consumption tends to increase significantly.
According to Al Rifai, many homes in Bahrain are occupied by multiple families, often consisting of a homeowner and their married children. Despite the presence of multiple families within these households, they are currently only eligible for the electricity subsidy allocated to a single family. The proposal suggests that each family within such a household should receive a separate share of the electricity subsidy, effectively doubling the total amount of support received.
Under the proposed changes, the current 3 fils per unit subsidy would be increased to 6 fils per unit for two families and 9 fils per unit for three families. Similar increases would apply to the other existing subsidies of 9 fils and 16 fils per unit. The MPs emphasized that this targeted support is crucial during the peak summer months when electricity consumption is at its highest, and they hope that the government will consider their proposal and implement the necessary changes to the electricity subsidy system.
To ensure that the subsidies are directed towards those most in need, the proposal specifies that the families residing in the household must be first-degree relatives of the account holder. Additionally, the maximum number of subsidized units per account should be capped at three. By targeting the electricity subsidies in this way, the MPs believe that the support will reach those who require it the most, helping them cope with the financial strain of increased electricity bills during the summer months.
The MPs emphasized the importance of providing targeted support to Bahraini citizens during the peak summer months to help alleviate the financial burden of increased electricity consumption. They hope that the government will take their proposal into consideration and make the necessary adjustments to the electricity subsidy system to ensure that families with multiple households receive the support they need during the summer months. By doubling the electricity subsidies for households with multiple families, the government can help ease the financial pressure on citizens and ensure that they can afford their electricity bills during the hot summer months.
In conclusion, the proposal put forth by MP Mohammed Al Rifai and his co-signers aims to provide targeted support to households with multiple families during the summer months when electricity consumption is at its peak. By doubling the electricity subsidies for such households, the government can alleviate the financial burden on citizens and ensure that those in need receive the support they require. It is hoped that the government will consider the proposal and make the necessary changes to the electricity subsidy system to support Bahraini citizens during the summer months.
