Economic sanctions, resource wealth, and increased state utility

The 3 Rs: Regulation, risk and responsibility in British utilities since 1945

“…10 Discounts were offered in the more competitive markets for large customers. 11 While standing charges to domestic electricity consumers rose by 47% and unit charges by 40% between 1987 and 1995, compared with a retail price increase of 38%, the average increase was larger in water. In aggregate, the ten privatised water and sewerage firms in the UK increased the average charge for domestic users between 1989-1990 and 1993-1994 by 55%, compared to an increase of 39% between 1985-1986 and 1989-1990.…”