Gerjali: Energy price increase would be blow to Kosovo economy

Economics Professor Safet Gerjaliu estimates that an increase in the price of electricity would be a blow to the Kosovo economy.

Gerjaliu in Tv1 has said such eventual growth would be a blow to the standard of living of Kosovo citizens

“needs to understand that the demand for rising electricity prices from the three main operators is late January 2025, which is required of 400 million who were destined in 2024 that figure rise to 545m euros that is an increase for 35% and definitely such eventual growth would be a blow to the Kosovo economy, but above all the standard of living of Kosovo citizens<1>, he said.

Otherwise, energy sector companies have demanded from the Energy Regulatory Office that electricity prices be expensive.

From this institution for television have indicated that they are in the phase of detailed assessment of these applications, and the results will be considered in public discussion.

“After end of assessment, Z The RRE will publish a report on public consultation, where it will submit its analyses and recommendations. This report will be available for public consultation over a two-week period. After considering comments received during the consultancy period, Z. The RRE will propose a final decision, which will be submitted for approval to the ZERE Board. Until the conclusion of this process and the publication of the consultative report, Z. The RRE cannot be approved regarding the possibility of rising or lowering electricity tariffs for 2025. This process is designed to ensure transparency and to take the opinion of the public and interested parties before any change in energy tariffs is adopted. ”