Power tariff hiked by Rs 3.76/unit in Pakistan
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a hike of Rs 3.76 per unit in power tariff. The decision has been forwarded to the federal government for formal notification.
As a result of the increase, consumers will face higher electricity bills, with rates rising by Rs 1.90 per unit in June, Rs 1.93 per unit in July, and Rs 1.93 per unit in August. This hike will impose an additional burden of Rs 46.61 billion on electricity consumers, including those using K-electric services.
In related news, the Pakistani government is expected to announce a new relief package targeting small consumers who use up to 200 units of electricity monthly. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that there be no tariff increase for these consumers.
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