Federal Government yet again rises electricity prices

Federal Government yet again rises electricity prices

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Tuesday hasincreased the power tariff by 57 paisa.

According to the details, In terms of quarterly adjustment, the price ofelectricity has been increased to 57 paisa per unit. The add-on will notapply to K-electric and lifeline users.

According to the notification issued by NEPRA, the price hike would imposean additional burden of Rs 14 billion on consumers.

Electricity consumers will have to make additional payments in 3 months andadditional charges from electricity consumers will start from June 1.