Honduras regulator rejects 35% power tariff hike on Utila island

Honduran energy regulator STENEE has rejected a unilateral tariff increase of up to 35% by the private utility on Utila island, citing the high rates already paid by residents. This is not the first unilateral increase by the operator, indicating a pattern of regulatory friction. The decision may signal broader tensions in Honduras' electricity market, but market impact is limited to a small island.