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Electricity rates to rise 19 percent in January

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Costa Rica government works to normalize propane distribution after couple’s divorce causes supply lag

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The Costa Rican Oil Refinery allowed entrance of Gas Zeta's tankers into their plants on Thursday and restarted selling propane to the company, who's ownership is under dispute.

Regulatory Authority approves reduction in electricity rates

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Customers of the Public Services Company of Heredia will benefit most: their rates will decrease by 15 percent.

Electricity rates for ICE customers to increase in October

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The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) approved a 3.7 percent increase in electricity rates requested by the Costa Rica Electricity Institute (ICE). The new rate was published in the government's official newspaper La Gaceta on Thursday.

Costa Rican Electricity Institute rules out blackouts in coming months

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Although the National Meteorological Institute (IMN) confirmed a drop in rainfall levels for the current rainy season, the Costa Rica Electricity Institute (ICE) has ruled out power outages later this year.

Electricity rates to remain unchanged through December 2015

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Although President Luis Guillermo Solís had promised not to use Ticos' euphoria over Costa Rica’s performance at the World Cup to promote increases in public utility rates, a 5.38 percent hike in electricity went into effect last Tuesday.

Fuel, public transportation likely to see a hike in prices in coming weeks

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Two hikes in the per-liter price of fuel could hit drivers' pocketbooks this month, and taking a bus or a taxi won't help save much money, as those rates are set to increase as well.

High temperatures will mean more water rationing for some Central Valley residents

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Costa Rica's ongoing hot and dry weather is causing water shortages, especially in high-altitude areas of the capital and some parts of the province of Heredia.

Regulatory agency proposes reduction in water rates

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The Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP) will submit in April a proposal to reduce water rates for customers of Costa Rica's Water and Sewer Institute (AyA) and the Public Service Company of Heredia (ESPH). Customers who get their water from municipalities may not be affected.

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Public Utilities

Costa Rica mobile carriers improve coverage, but not internet speed

Electricity rates to go up starting July

Electricity rates for ICE customers to drop in January

Electricity rates to rise 19 percent in January

Costa Rica government works to normalize propane distribution after couple’s divorce causes supply lag

Regulatory Authority approves reduction in electricity rates

Electricity rates for ICE customers to increase in October

Costa Rican Electricity Institute rules out blackouts in coming months

Electricity rates to remain unchanged through December 2015

Fuel, public transportation likely to see a hike in prices in coming weeks

High temperatures will mean more water rationing for some Central Valley residents

Regulatory agency proposes reduction in water rates

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