Barbados Light & Power on Monday sought to calm fears of rising electricity bills, saying a recent Fair Trading Commission ruling permitting temporary extra generation will add only about $1.25 a month for the average household and not take effect before September.

The decision, which approves the extension and addition of temporary electricity generation, has sparked widespread discussion regarding potential increases in monthly electricity bills.

Light & Power management acknowledged that the announcement comes at a sensitive time for consumers already navigating economic challenges.