The Jamaica Public Service (JPS) is cautioning customers that increasing fuel costs will result in higher electricity bills in the coming weeks.

The company says it has been experiencing higher fuel prices in the past few months, as a result of the international upsurge in prices.

It notes that global uncertainties have led to increases in the price of both oil and natural gas.

JPS says the increase in fuel costs has been compounded by the devaluation of the Jamaican dollar.

Projections are that this could continue through the winter months.

JPS is encouraging customers to continue to practice energy management. The company notes that customers who have smart meters can monitor their usage on the JPS mobile app on a weekly, daily, and even hourly basis.