NEPRA approves power tariff hike of Rs2.86 per unit

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased the power price by Rs. 2.86 per unit for the month of March 2022 due to Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) and has issued a notification to that effect.

According to NEPRA's notification, power consumers of Ex Wapda Distribution Companies (DISCOS) will be charged an increase of Rs. 2.86 per unit on account of FCA for March 2022 in their electricity bills for May 2022, resulting in an additional burden of Rs. 29 billion on consumers, including the General Sales Tax (GST).

The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested the government to raise the electricity rate by Rs. 3.16 per unit. Except for lifeline and K-Electric (KE) customers, the hike will apply to all consumer categories.