The Ministry of Electricity of the KRG has returned 3.2 billion Iraqi dinars to citizens through a digital payment system, as part of a 20% electricity tariff discount program aimed at easing household costs.
In a statement, the ministry of KRG said it processed the refunds through the e-Psula platform. The system applied the discount to residential February bills and automatically returned the difference during payment.
Officials explained that when the discount exceeded the value of a household’s March bill, the system carried the remaining balance forward as credit. As a result, subscribers can use that credit for future payments.
According to official data, around 133,000 households benefited from the program. On average, each household received about 24,000 dinars. Meanwhile, about 20,600 subscribers saw their electricity bills reduced to zero.
The ministry said the updated pricing system now helps nearly 80% of citizens pay less for electricity. In particular, lower-income households benefit the most, as the system reduces combined costs from national supply and private generators.
This program forms part of the broader Runaki project, launched by Masrour Barzani in 2024. The project aims to provide 24-hour electricity to all homes and businesses by the end of 2026.
Government figures show that about 5.5 million people now receive stable electricity. This represents more than 85% of the population. Consequently, reliance on private generators has dropped in many areas.
Officials say these steps support long-term reform. At the same time, they improve service delivery through digital systems and modern infrastructure.
The ministry stressed that the refund program combines immediate financial relief with broader sector changes. Moreover, it reflects ongoing efforts to build a more efficient and sustainable electricity system across Kurdistan