Higher light and water bills push cost of living higher
Residents of Belize are facing higher costs for water and electricity. According to the Statistical Institute of Belize, housing-related expenses rose by 4.4 percent in September 2026. This increase is detailed in the latest Consumer Price Index report. The institute noted that the rise in electricity costs drove the overall trend.
By Zoila Palma: Belizeans are paying more for electricity and water, with rising utility costs contributing to a 4.4 percent increase in housing-related expenses in September 2026, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB). SIB noted that electricity costs increased due to a rise in the price […] The post Higher light and water bills push cost of living higher appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .