Massive rise likely in price of electricity across Pakistan
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ISLAMABAD - The power tariff is likely to increase by Rs 1.9382 per unit following an application submitted to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA).
CPPA requesting a hike in power tariff under the head of monthly fuel price adjustment mechanism.
The hearing for the proposed adjustment is scheduled in Islamabad on Wednesday.
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 to the power distribution companies.