Gonzales says electricity surcharge is illegal
Legal
Politics
Finance
October 14, 2026
Share this article
Click to view full size
Chester Sambrano
Former public utilities minister Marvin Gonzales is questioning the legality of the Government’s planned electricity surcharge on residential customers, arguing that it contravenes the Regulated Industries Commission (RIC) Act.
Speaking at a post-Budget news conference yesterday, the Arouca/Maloney MP called on electricity customers to challenge the decision, which will impose an additional five cents per kilowatt-hour on residential consumption above 3,000 kilowatt-hours.
Legal
Politics
Finance
Need the bigger picture?
Share this article
Comments (0)
Download our mobile app
The portable companion to gazettE. Get notifications, track read articles, and more. The latest news from Trinidad and Tobago, in one place.
