How much does electricity cost in Bahrain?

The price of electricity in Bahrain is 0.048 U.S. Dollar per kWh for households and 0.077 U.S. Dollar for businesses (March 2023), including all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution, and taxes.

What is the energy composition in Bahrain?

In Bahrain, 48% of the energy is used for Services, 37% for Industry, 15% for Residential use, and 46% for other purposes, such as oil (26%), gas (8%), and electricity and coal (10%). The country's energy consumption amounts to approximately 530 billion Standard Cubic Feet/annum.

Where does Bahrain's energy supply come from?

Bahrain's energy supply comes largely from the exploitation of its domestic fossil fuels resources. The country is also a major producer and exporter of oil, petroleum products and natural gas. Bahrain's energy supply comes largely from the exploitation of its domestic fossil fuels resources.

What is the cost of electricity per kWh?

The average price of electricity in the world for households and businesses in March 2023 is 0.158 U.S. Dollar and 0.164 U.S. Dollar per kWh, respectively. However, the Passage does not provide the cost of electricity in Bahrain for this period.

Where is Bahrain located?

Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf, located between the Qatar peninsula and the north-eastern coast of Saudi Arabia. Bahrain is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): the regional political and economic union comprising six countries of the region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates).

Why has Bahrain resorted to austerity?

The fall in oil prices since 2014 (and absence of buffers despite the 2016-2018 recovery) has caused a significant deterioration in Bahrain's public finances. Consequently, the government resorted to austerity measures, with several increases in fuel prices over the last 6 years.