A PROPOSAL to slash utility bills for expats and Bahrainis with more than one home has been rejected by the government.
Parliament and Shura Council Affairs Minister Ghanim Al Buainain told MPs in writing that such a move was not feasible as it would cost the authorities an additional BD40 million.
He revealed that the government has been setting aside BD430m annually to purchase electricity and water from the private sector to meet the rising demand.
Production cost has been increasing on a regular basis, Mr Al Buainain pointed out.
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