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Should electricity be charged on a user-pays system?

If Dubai's soaring electricity demand is to be reduced, households and offices need to be charged according to how much they use. Should electricity be charged on a user-pays system?

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If Dubai's soaring electricity demand is to be reduced, households and offices need to be charged according to how much they use. Should electricity be charged on a user-pays system?

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