Summary NEPRA has approved a Rs1.42 per unit electricity hike for April bills, following the February fuel cost adjustment, slightly below the Rs1.62 requested by CPPA.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Consumers in Pakistan will face higher electricity bills as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase of Rs1.42 per unit.
According to the NEPRA notification, the hike is related to the February monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) and will be reflected in April electricity bills.
Sources said the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had requested an increase of Rs1.62 per unit. After review and hearings, NEPRA approved Rs1.42 per unit.
Earlier in January, electricity rates were increased by Rs1.63 per unit under the fuel adjustment mechanism.
