KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase in the price of electricity by Rs1.25 per unit under quarterly tariff adjustment, ARY News reported on Wednesday.
According to the regulatory body, the new tariff will come into effect immediately.
The increase in electricity tariff will be applicable to all the consumer categories except lifeline consumers and KE users.
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The increase in power tariffs will put Rs46.28 billion additional pressure on the already burdened masses, who are struggling to make ends meet amidst rising inflation and a weak economy.
On Thursday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved Rs1.55 per unit increase in electricity price for consumers of K-Electric (KE).
According to details, the power regulatory authority approved Rs1.55 per unit hike in electricity tariff in the wake of the previous fiscal year’s second quarterly adjustment.
The additional amount will be received from KE consumers from May to July 2023. The NEPRA announced the decision on a petition filed by the federal government seeking equal tariff across the country.
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