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24-hour electricity in the Kurdistan Region — coverNews

Good News: 24-Hour Electricity Reaches Millions in Iraqi Kurdistan

The Runaki project, launched on 17 October 2024, had brought 24-hour grid electricity to nearly 4.5 million people by October 2025, with full regional coverage targeted for the end of 2026. Tariffs are tiered, and the KRG says 80% of citizens now pay less than before.

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