Another power tariff hike for KE consumers on the cards

ISLAMABAD: After a power hike in base power, another power tariff hike is on the cards for the electricity consumers of KE on account of fuel charges adjustment (FCA), ARY News reported.

As per details, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hear the plea of K-Electric (KE), seeking hike of Rs2.33/ unit under fuel charges adjustment (FCA).

Karachi’s sole power provider has sought the power hike for the month of June under the FCA.

Earlier, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved the federal government’s request to hike the base power tariff by Rs7.5 per unit.

After approving the massive hike in the base power tariff, the regulatory authority forwarded the matter to the federal government for the issuance of a notification.

The power tariff hike will be taken into effect on July 1 after the issuance of a notification.

The lifeline consumers will be exempted from the recent power tariff hike. The protected consumers using 200 units in a month will not be affected from the base tariff hike.

The power tariff will be increased to Rs16.48 per unit after the hike of Rs3 for the consumers using up to 100 units in a month.

For consuming 101 to 200 units, the tariff will be increased by Rs4, taking it to Rs22.95 per unit.

For consuming 201 to 300 units, the tariff will be increased by Rs5, taking it to Rs27.14 per unit.