House debates PL motion for gas hike compensation to households

Labour MP Joe Mizzi moved the motion that criticises the Malta Resources Authority for being ineffective, to the extent that it had fixed a maximum price which was higher than that set by the suppliers themselves after they calculated their profits.

The motion - Mizzi said - was calling for publication of the workings of the MRA on gas prices and a review of its mechanisms so that prices safeguarded consumers while being fair to suppliers.

Mizzi added thyat the motion was calling on the government to launch talks with stakeholders aimed at establishing stability in gas prices.

The motion also calls for the establishment of an energy benefit to cover gas prices and the appointment of a parliamentary committee to investigate the process leading to the privatisation of the Enemalta gas division.