Saudi Arabia Sets SAR 500 Support Before 2027 Tariffs

Saudi Arabia has announced a package of monthly support payments to accompany revised residential tariffs for electricity, water, and wastewater that take effect on 1 January 2027. The measures are aimed at easing the impact on eligible families, employees, and retirees across the Kingdom.

Under the plan, eligible social-security families will receive an additional SAR 500 Civilian and military employees covered by civil-service salary scales or operating programs will see a SAR 500 monthly allowance increase, as will eligible retirees and beneficiaries of deceased social-insurance subscribers or retirees.

The New Tariff Structure

Residential electricity will be charged at SAR 0.21 000 kWh, and SAR 0.33 Water will follow a tiered system: SAR 1 SAR 2 for use above 15 up to 30 m³, SAR 4 above 30 up to 45 m³, and SAR 6 beyond 45 m³.

Wastewater charges apply across the same tiers at SAR 0.50, SAR 1, SAR 2, and SAR 3 Monthly water-meter fees will range from SAR 20 for meters up to 20 mm to SAR 100 for meters above 100 mm, with intermediate rates of SAR 40, SAR 60, and SAR 80 for larger meter sizes.

For residents and expats in Riyadh, Jeddah, and across the Kingdom, the support payments are tied to the tariff changes scheduled for 2027. The available details do not specify an application process, verification steps, payment dates, or a designated service channel. Saudi Living will share further details as they become available.

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