HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has ordered an exceptional retroactive registration window for the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) monthly Fixed Billing System. This directive applies to all eligible citizens in Bahrain, providing a mechanism to adjust utility accounts backdated to May 2026. The move aims to standardize billing procedures for residential subscribers through the state utility provider. By initiating this retroactive period, the government seeks to ensure that residents can align their electricity and water consumption costs with the established fixed-rate structure. The Electricity and Water Authority is expected to facilitate these adjustments for all affected households following the royal order issued on October 12, 2026. This royal order mandates that the Electricity and Water Authority implement the necessary administrative changes to accommodate the retroactive status of these accounts.
Understanding the Fixed Billing System
The fixed billing system functions by allowing citizens to lock in a fixed monthly rate based on their average bills, a mechanism designed to stabilize utility costs for residential subscribers. By calculating these averages, the system prevents the volatility often associated with seasonal variations in electricity and water usage. The fixed billing system allows citizens to lock in a fixed monthly rate based on their average bills to stabilize costs for their households. This structural approach is intended to provide long-term financial predictability for families managing their utility obligations.
Eligible citizens will receive a credit for the difference between the bills issued since May 2026 and their average monthly bill for their first residences. The Electricity and Water Authority uses this specific calculation to ensure that account holders who have paid higher amounts during the previous months are reimbursed for the surplus. Citizens will receive a credit for the difference between bills issued since May 2026 and their average monthly bill for their first residences, ensuring a direct reconciliation of past payments. This credit applies exclusively to primary residential properties, ensuring that the financial adjustment is targeted at the main households of Bahraini nationals. By focusing on primary residences, the Electricity and Water Authority ensures that the support provided reaches the most essential living spaces of the citizens.
Registration for the fixed billing system remains open until October 31, 2026. The registration window for the fixed billing system is open until October 31, 2026. Interested applicants must complete the necessary forms with the Electricity and Water Authority before this date to qualify for the retroactive adjustments. After the conclusion of this period, the authority will finalize the transition for all registered households to the fixed-rate structure. The Electricity and Water Authority has confirmed that all submissions received before the October 31, 2026 deadline will be processed to ensure that the retroactive credits are applied correctly to the relevant utility accounts.
