Minister of Economy and Energy Olgun Amcaoğlu stated that he had said from the first day that Kıb-Tek should be given to the relevant ministry regarding the Turkish Cypriot Electricity Authority’s subordination to the Prime Ministry. “The drum is in one place, the hammer is in another,” said Amcaoğlu.
Minister of Economy and Energy Olgun Amcaoğlu participated in the program called “Sabah Post”, which was broadcast on Kıbrıs Postası TV, prepared and presented by Gökhan Altıner.
Olgun Amcaoğlu said, “If there had been a more properly executed Ministry of Economy and Energy, we could have been in a better position.” Amcaoğlu stated that Kıb-Tek should be affiliated to the Ministry of Energy.
“80 MEGAWATT MISSING INVESTMENT”
Pointing out that electricity production and supply is very important. Amcaoğlu mentioned that the constant problems can be the only example in the world.
Stating that the lack of continuity, expensive and poor quality electricity is one of the current problems.
Amcaoğlu said, “There is a missing investment of 80 Megawatts due to the infrastructures that the previous administrations did not make.”
Noting that Southern Cyprus made an electricity production demand of ’45 dollars cents’. Amcaoğlu said, “If the electricity you produce is not produced when there is a chance to be produced between ’15-18 dollar cents’, this needs to be considered thoroughly.”
“THE ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY IS ONE OF THIS COUNTRY’S MOST NEEDED INSTITUTIONS”
Stating that everyone should continue on their way with the awareness of their duties and responsibilities. Amcaoğlu stated that the electricity company is one of the institutions that this country needs most.
“ELECTRIC BILLS ARE HARMFUL”
Pointing out that electricity bills hurt; Amcaoğlu said, “We don’t want this to happen.”
Emphasizing that everyone blames each other for problems that arise in energy and fuel, and later in the producer-consumer relationship.
Amcaoğlu stated that they closely follow the legislation they make one-on-one and that they will always be in it when road maps are drawn, and that they care about the issue.
Noting that he had no problems with Prime minister Ünal Üstel, Amcaoğlu mentioned that sometimes their perspectives can be different.
Emphasizing that the dollar rate surpassed the euro rate for the first time. Amcaoğlu said, “If the problems ahead of us become insurmountable due to the problems experienced in the euro band, we may be unlucky to experience it much more painfully in the coming days.”
“FUEL AUTOMATION WILL END AT THE END OF OCTOBER”
Pointing out that there is a constantly changing trend in fuel, Amcaoğlu said that the fuel automation will end at the end of October in order not to break the supply chain and to reach the public.
Amcaoğlu said that he finished the installation and software so that it can be controlled by both the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy and Energy every 30 seconds. Amcaoğlu mentioned that their aim is to prevent informality.
“WE ARE NOT THE MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY”
Amcaoğlu said, “Looking at the examples in the world, it is claimed that the fuel in this country is sold at very expensive rates.
We are not the most expensive country, but I will research this again and share it with documents,” said Amcaoğlu, adding that they will make a discount of 1 TL for 95/98, 1 TL for Euro diesel. .
Stating that fuel oil is a product offered for sale within the scope of controlled goods.
Amcaoğlu said that Euro Diesel is sold cheaper only in Russia, Moldova and Malta when looking at the world.