Jubail and Yanbu Industrial Cities Face Water Tariff Adjustments Starting December 2025
A forthcoming adjustment to water service tariffs for the industrial sector in the cities of Jubail and Yanbu is expected to impact businesses operating under the supervision of the Royal Commission. The Electricity and Water Facilities company announced it has received approval to amend the tariffs, with the changes taking effect on December 7, 2025.
According to a statement released to Tadawul, the company anticipates a financial impact from the tariff revision by the end of 2025, though specific details regarding the magnitude of this impact were not disclosed. The updated tariff schedule, published on the company’s website, outlines specific costs for a range of water-related services.
The revised pricing structure details charges for essential services utilized by industrial operations. Here’s a breakdown of the new tariffs:
- Drinking Water: 8.04 SAR per cubic meter
- Truck Supplies: 6.70 SAR per cubic meter
- Building Sites: 6.70 SAR per cubic meter
- Operating Water: 8.04 SAR per cubic meter
- Sewage: 3.17 SAR per cubic meter
- Industrial Drainage: 3.64 SAR per cubic meter
- Cooling Water (Sea Water): 69.16 SAR per 1000 cubic meters
These adjustments reflect a recalibration of costs associated with providing vital water infrastructure and services to the industrial sector in these key economic zones. The changes are likely to prompt businesses to reassess their water usage and budget accordingly. A senior official stated that the tariff adjustments are necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of water services in the region.
The implementation of these new tariffs underscores the ongoing efforts to manage and optimize resource allocation within Saudi Arabia’s industrial heartlands, and will be closely watched by stakeholders across the sector.
