Times of Islamabad

Massive rise likely in price of electricity across Pakistan

Massive rise likely in price of electricity across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The power tariff is likely to increase by Rs 1.9382 per unitfollowing an application submitted to the National Electric PowerRegulatory Authority (NEPRA) by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA).

CPPA requesting a hike in power tariff under the head of monthly fuel priceadjustment mechanism.

The hearing for the proposed adjustment is scheduled in Islamabad onWednesday.

According to CPPA’s data, a total of 7,763.57 gigawatts per hour (GWh)energy was generated in January, out of which 7,423.11 GWh was delivered tothe power distribution companies.