Israel’s tariff hikes under renewed scrutiny

The Israeli authorities have split into two camps in the debate over whether administrative costs are behind a steep rise in water tariffs. It is a new blow for privatisation.

Israel’s state comptroller has decided to enter the fray over whether the establishment of independent water corporations has led to a sharp rise in prices for consumers over and above the actual increase mandated by the government. Micha Lindenstrauss’ decision to become involved follows numerous complaints and demands by the country’s local authorities to close down the independent ...

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