ISLAMABAD – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Fridayapproved another increase power tariff, putting burden on recordinflation-hit people.
The regulatory body approved 19 paisas per unit hike while deciding apetition related to monthly fuel charges adjustments.
Last month, the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guarantee (CPPA-G) hadrequested a positive FCA of 22 paisas per unit.
Furthermore, it has increased electricity tariff by Rs3.21 per unit in wakeof quarterly fuel charges adjustment for the months April to June.
The revised prices will be received in bills for the month of October.
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A notification issued by NEPRA said that lifeline and K-Electric consumersand electric vehicle charging stations will be exempted from it.
Meanwhile, NEPRA has reduced electricity prices by Rs4.88 per unit forK-Electric consumers. The prices have been revised in wake of fuel chargesadjustment.
The electricity consumers in Karachi will get relief in bill for the monthof October. However, it will not be applicable on lifeline consumers andpeople consuming units below 300 per month.
