The Labour Party said today that the revision of electricity and water tariffs meant that power tariffs were back to October 2008 levels, while water tariffs were even higher.

These tariffs will bring many families to their knees, they will shock the economy and endanger jobs," the PL said.

The new tariffs meant a 20% increase in the case of electricity, the party said.

It also pointed out that the government had formalised the introduction of a new sewage tax but, for now, it is subsidising it.

All this was happening just 10 days before Christmas when the people were awaiting an economic stimulus and businesses were waiting for a reprieve after a tough year.

The PL said the announcement was made when oil prices were in retreat.

This, it said, was the Christmas gift given to the people by Prime Minister Gonzi.

See the new tariffs and government statement at:

http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20091214/local/domestic-power-tariffs-brought-back-to-october-2008-levels

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