Summary The hike will not be applicable to consumers of the Karachi and those using up to 50 units.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) increased power tariff by Rs 2.24 per unit. The notification in this regard was issued by NEPRA on Tuesday.
NEPRA had approved increase in power tariff on March 13 that would be charged under monthly fuel adjustment. The increased tariff would be passed on to consumers in the electricity bills of March.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had requested NEPRA to allow the increase for the next billing month on account of higher generation cost during the month of January this year.
The increase, however, would not be applicable to consumers of the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) and those utilizing up to 50 units.
