Power tariff likely to hike for KE consumers yet again
- By Web Desk -
- Oct 19, 2023
ISLAMABAD: The power tariff is likely to hike for the K-electric consumer by Rs 3.02 per unit yet again, ARY News reported.
As per details, the KE has sought an increase in quarterly adjustments for April to June 2023.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will forward their decision KE plea to the federal government after hearing.
Earlier, it was reported that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will hear the plea of K-Electric (KE), seeking a hike of Rs3.02/unit under quarterly adjustment on October 19 (today).
Read more: NEPRA hikes electricity tariff for KE consumers
On September 5, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) hiked power tariff for K-Electric (KE) consumers on monthly fuel adjustment charges.
As per details, the electricity prices were increased by Rs 1.48 to Rs 4.45 after the federal government approved the NEPRA plea for the hike in power tariff.
The K-electric consumer will pay the increased electricity tariff in the month of October and November 2023.
Furthermore, Rs 1.48 increase in electricity tariff for 300 unit consumers, Rs 3.21 for more than 300 unit consumers whereas Rs 4.45 per unit increase for 5 kilo watts and e-vehicle charging stations.
It is pertinent to mention here that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved an increase in tariff by Rs1.71 per unit.
As per the issued notification, the power regulatory authority approved the increase in power tariff under fuel adjustment charges (FAC) for the month of August.