People unhappy with power price rise

 CONSUMERS are generally disappointed with another increase in electricity cost imposed on them by PNG Power Ltd.

A random survey conducted in Port Moresby yesterday indicated that the extra cost will put more pressure on the family’s budget.

LILLIAN YALIKTI, Port Moresby: On the old rate, power normally lasts for only two days. 

The increase means less power units – not enough for the use of other electrical appliances – only lights.

ANDREW SARA, Rigo businessman: PPL should consider the plight of the majority of people who are in the middle and low-income brackets before increasing tariffs.

DANNY TETU, an employee in the LNG project: PPL is already getting a lot of money. 

Probably they are trying to coverup mismanagement.

MOALA NOREFA, Port Moresby: K15 cannot last. It is quite expensive and we are paying more for less. 

There should be another company to compete with PPL.

STEVEN EBENOSI, Milne Bay: Every year it seems that PPL increases the electricity tariffs and decreases the units. Is PPL trying to rob us? 

It is not considerate of the majority of Easipay-users.

GIBSON NEIMANI, BNG Trading employee: If fees for services such as power are increased, then the Government should increase minimum wages for people to cater for the high cost of living in towns.

APAI HOU, Western: Most of my electrical appliances have been spoilt because of the constant blackouts. 

If PNG power wants to increase rates, they should improve their services.