Dr Allinson says body is being transparent
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The chairman of Manx Utilities says a rise in electricity prices was inevitable, following a major debt write-off.
A 1.8% increase in tariffs will come in on 1 April - but standing charges, water and sewerage rates will remain the same as last year.
Tynwald voted last year to cancel £95 million of debt owed by the authority.
Dr Alex Allinson says the board is being 'clear and transparent' about the situation:
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