*ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has okayeda power tariff hike for consumers of different distribution companies(DISCOs) and K-Electric. *
The regulator notified that the power tariff for K-Electric consumers wasincreased up to Rs1.38 per unit in terms of fuel price adjustment inFebruary 2022. The sole power distribution of Karachi had sought a hike ofRs3.45 per unit from the regulator.
The recent hike will put a financial burden worth Rs1.58 billion on theK-Electric consumers.
According to the authority, the fuel price adjustment will be shifted to KEconsumers in May bills. The decision was taken by the regulator on April 4hearing.
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Moreover, the NEPRA link alsohiked the tariff for other DISCOs up to Rs2.86 per unit in terms of fuelprice adjustment after the distribution companies sought Rs3.15 per unitincrease in power tariff.
The power consumers of other DISCOs will bear the burden of Rs29 billion,excluding lifeline. The decision was taken on April 27 hearing by NEPRA.
