An electricity provider charges consumers $0.20 per kWh for the first 100 kWh, $0.25 per kWh for the next 50 kWh, and $0.27 per kWh for all subsequent kWH of usage. This would be considered

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This pricing structure is an example of increasing-block pricing, where the charge per unit of usage increases as the amount of usage increases. This is a common practice in utility pricing, as it allows for lower rates for those who use less and encourages conservation of energy. It is not an antitrust violation or bad business practice, and it is not an example of three-part pricing, which involves a fixed fee, a variable fee based on usage, and a one-time fee for certain services.

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