Utilities in Mexico

Electricity

Your electricity bills are paid to a public utility Comision Federal Electricidad (CFE). Unless you are the first to occupy your office or living space you should receive a bill every two months. This bill can be paid at any branch of most major banks (the list is on the back of the invoice). It can also be paid directly at any one of their locations, which is also where one needs to go to apply for service. Their home page, at www.cfe.gob.mx.

Water

Water is paid directly to the Treasury of the Federal District, or to the treasury of the state where you live. Most state governments, including the District, allow you to pay at the branches of major banks. It is also charged once every two months.

Natural Gas

Natural gas, where required, is pumped from trucks that prowl the streets every few weeks (depending on the company and the area of town). Because there are a number of concessionaires it's best to ask the neighbors when they visit. Their rates are set by the government and the amount should be clearly stated somewhere on the outside of the vehicle.

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