utility price
[juːˈtɪləti praɪs]
nounpl: utility prices
tarifa de serviço público
1. The cost charged by utility companies for essential services such as electricity, water, gas, or sewage
The utility price increased by 15% this year due to rising operational costs.
A tarifa de serviço público aumentou 15% este ano devido aos custos operacionais crescentes.
2. The rate or fee per unit of utility consumption billed to residential or commercial customers
Consumers are struggling with high utility prices during the summer months.
Os consumidores estão enfrentando dificuldades com tarifas altas de serviços públicos durante os meses de verão.
In Brazil, utility prices are a significant household expense and frequent topic of public debate. Companies like CEMIG, Enel, SABESP, and CEDAE are major utility providers. Price increases are often tied to inflation, drought conditions, and political decisions. Americans typically refer to 'utility bills' or 'utility costs' more casually in everyday conversation, while 'utility price' is more formal and used in policy discussions.
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