In yet another power tariff hike, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday jacked up electricity prices by Rs1.25 per unit. According to media reports, the power regulatory authority, NEPRA approved Rs1.25 per unit hike in electricity in the wake of the monthly fuel adjustment. The consumers have to pay the additional amount in August. Furthermore, the increase in electricity cost will apply to all the consumer categories except lifeline consumers and KE users. It is pertinent to mention here that the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested an increase in power tariff on May 24 under a third-quarter adjustment.

 Separately on Friday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Friday announced Rs0.5 per unit reduction in the power tariff for K-Electric consumers. According to the notification issued by the NEPRA, the K-Electric power tariff was reduced due to the fuel cost adjustments (FCAs) in the month of April.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-INP