ECONOMY — June 19, 2026
Kabul Resident Reports Electricity Bill Increase from 900 to Over 2,000 Afghanis Without Added Consumption
The reported increases have prompted accusations that meter readers are entering estimated or false figures. Numerous other citizens have made similar complaints about their electricity bills.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Afghanistan International — 2 min read

A resident of Kabul has reported a substantial increase in their monthly electricity bill. The amount has gone up from between 800 and 900 Afghanis to more than 2,000 Afghanis. This occurred despite no change in the level of electricity consumption or the purchase of additional appliances.
The citizen described the rise as unexpected and unexplained. Similar reports have emerged from other residents facing the same issue with their electricity charges.
The complaints have included claims that meter readers are not taking accurate readings. Instead, they are said to be recording estimated or false figures for the meters.
These accounts point to potential problems in the billing system for electricity. Residents continue to express concerns over the accuracy of the charges they receive each month.
The situation has led to calls for better verification of meter readings to ensure bills reflect actual usage. Many households are affected by these reported discrepancies in the capital city.
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Reliability assessment
Single anonymous citizen account published by one outlet; no official data, named sources, company response, or independent corroboration of billing changes or meter practices
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Afghanistan International: "clear oppression against people", "people's money being taken from them unjustly", "with a thousand hardships" - these phrases emotionally frame the billing issue as deliberate injustice and victimization of struggling citizens rather than neutral reporting.
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