Summary A notification of new increased power prices has been issued by the Nepra.
(Dunya News) – The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved on Thursday an increase of 27 paisa per unit in the electricity tariff on account of fuel adjustment for November.
During hearing regarding fuel price adjustment at Nepra, the central power purchasing agency (CPPA) stated that use of furnace oil increased in November, due to which power cost increased by 45 paisa per unit.
Overall, the electricity cost was estimated at Rs 49 billion.
CPPA said the cost of diesel-based generation stood at Rs 23 per unit and 22 paisa per unit loss was witnessed due to power theft and line losses.
On this, Nepra approved raise in power tariff up to 27 paisa per unit.
The consumers of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) would be exempted from the raise.
