Govt increases power tariff by Rs3.25 per unit
Pakistan
Increase will result in additional burden of Rs 46 billion
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The federal government on Saturday increased electricity tariffs by Rs 3.25 per unit resulting in an additional burden of Rs 46 billion on consumers.
According to the sources in Nepra, the price of electricity was raised by Rs 3.25 per unit. It is said that this increase is part of a quarterly adjustment and will apply to June, July, and August.
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Sources further revealed that Nepra forwarded the decision to increase electricity prices to the federal government for final approval.
This increase will result in an additional burden of Rs 46 billion on consumers.
It is worth noting that NEPRA had reserved its decision on May 30 regarding the request to increase the price of electricity. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had requested this increase based on the April fuel adjustment.
