ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Thursday decided to increase the power tariff by Rs5.94 under monthly fuel adjustment charges.
NEPRA took the decision after conducting hearing on plea of Central Power Purchasing Agency (CCPA).
According to details, the increase in electricity prices will not be applicable to K-Electric customers and lifeline consumers.
The increase will burden the customers with Rs 58 Billion rupeess while the customers have to pay the additional amount in the next month.
Earlier, CPPA had sought Rs6.10 per unit increase in power tariff under fuel adjustment for the month of January.
CCPA had said that in the month of January, 5.83% electricity was produced from water, 33.15% from coal, 6.73% from furnace oil, 14.07% from natural gas, 14.37 from imported LNG and 14.37% from nuclear power.
