Federal Government increased prices of electricity by Rs 2.86 per unit

Already overburdened by inflation, increased oil prices, food items,Pakistanis were in for a shock when the National Electric Power RegulatoryAuthority (NEPRA) on Wednesday decided to increase the power tariff byRs2.86 under monthly fuel adjustment.

NEPRA took the decision after conducting hearing on plea of Central PowerPurchasing Agency (CCPA).

The hike will burden the power consumers with additional billions of rupees.

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Earlier, CPPA had sought increase in power tariff under fuel adjustment forthe month of March.