KAMPALA, Uganda (UGNEWSLINE) – The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has dismissed social media claims that electricity tariffs have increased, forcing consumers to pay UGX 10,000 for as little as four or five units, describing the allegations as false and misleading.
In a clarification, ERA said the approved end-user electricity tariffs for the fourth quarter of 2026, covering October to December, remain unchanged, urging the public to rely on official information rather than unverified claims circulating online.
The authority reiterated that it is legally mandated to determine and approve electricity tariffs in Uganda, while the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is responsible for applying the approved rates when supplying electricity and billing customers.
ERA explained that tariff determination follows a regulated process that takes into account several factors affecting the cost of electricity supply, including exchange rates, inflation, fuel prices and the country’s electricity generation mix.
The authority reviews relevant costs and tariff proposals before approving the rates that licensed electricity providers are permitted to charge consumers. Once approved, the tariff schedules are published through official channels for public reference.
ERA further noted that its tariff-setting and approval responsibilities are provided for under the Electricity Act, Cap 157, which establishes the legal framework governing electricity regulation in Uganda.
The authority advised consumers seeking clarification on electricity charges to consult the approved fourth-quarter 2026 tariff schedule available through ERA and UEDCL’s official communication channels.
The clarification comes amid public concerns over electricity costs and the circulation of claims suggesting that consumers are receiving fewer electricity units for their money. ERA maintained that the approved rates for October to December 2026 have not changed.
