The Caretaker Minister for Energy has cast doubt on news regarding changesin the solar net metering rate, stating that there is no change in thegovernment’s stance on the 19-rupee net metering rate. Instead of reducingelectricity bills in winters, there is a possibility of an increase.
While speaking to the media alongside Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori,Muhammad Ali stated that the government is making efforts to promote solarnet metering as it will be highly beneficial. There is a possibility of asignificant increase in the prices of petrol and diesel.
He mentioned that due to electricity theft and the increase in the value ofthe US dollar, consumers are receiving expensive electricity, butcontinuous efforts are being made to reduce the tariff. In the country,incremental tariffs for industrial growth and affordable electricity willbe implemented before October 31st.
