Fuel surcharge rate will increase for October bills – VINLEC

St. Vincent Electricity Services Limited (VINLEC) has advised that an increase in the Fuel Surcharge rate will be applicable on bills for October 2023.

In a release issued October 13, VINLEC said: “The new rate is $0.6530 per kWh, which is an increase of $0.11 from the previous month’s rate  of $0.5419 per kWh. This change in the Fuel Surcharge rate is a direct outcome of the rising fuel  costs incurred by VINLEC in September, coupled with a decrease in electricity generation at the  hydro-stations due to unseasonably low rainfall.

“Customers are reminded that the cost of fuel used in electricity generation is determined by  international market rates, and the Fuel Surcharge represents the cost of fuel required to produce  electricity.”

VINLEC said it remains dedicated to providing reliable, safe and high-quality service to our customers.

“We continue to encourage customers to employ conservation methods where possible, to help  mitigate the impact of high fuel costs.”

Customers who have queries are encouraged to contact  the Customer Services Department via email at customerservices@vinlec.com, telephone 456- 1701 Ext. 237, 238 or via Facebook – facebook.com/VINLECSVG.