The Somaliland Electricity Regulatory Commission has officially rejected an electricity price increase announced by Indho Power Company, declaring the move unlawful and reaffirming the government-approved electricity tariff for consumers.
In a statement issued on June 1, 2026, the Chairman of the Commission, Abdi Egge Ahmed, stated that Indho Power’s decision to raise the electricity rate to $0.65 per unit had not received regulatory approval and therefore could not be enforced.
The Commission emphasized that the official electricity tariff approved by both the President of the Republic of Somaliland and the Electricity Regulatory Commission remains $0.59 per unit, and that no electricity provider is authorized to charge customers above that rate.
According to the statement, the Commission has taken legal action against Indho Power Company to ensure compliance with national electricity regulations and regulatory decisions governing the sector.
The regulatory body stressed that protecting consumers from unauthorized price increases remains a key priority and warned that any violations of approved tariffs would be addressed through the appropriate legal and administrative measures.
The Commission also called on members of the public not to pay more than the officially approved rate of $0.59 per unit and encouraged consumers to report any attempts to charge prices above the regulated tariff.
The decision is expected to provide relief to households and businesses concerned about rising energy costs while reinforcing the Commission’s role in overseeing Somaliland’s electricity sector and safeguarding consumer interests.