WhatsApp Logo Subscribe
For News Alert

News

NEPRA hikes power tariff for K-Electric consumers by Rs5.75 per unit

By News Desk

August 21, 2024 10:26 PM


Twitter Share Facebook Share WhatsApp Share

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved K-Electric’s (KE) request for a hike in electricity tariff for Karachi consumers, reported 24NewsHD TV channel Wednesday.

The price of electricity has been increased by Rs 5.75 per unit under fuel adjustment for May and June. The KE’s consumers will be charged in the bills of October and November

According to NEPRA’s notification, the price of electricity has been increased by Rs 2.59 per unit for May’s fuel adjustment and Rs 3.17 per unit for June’s fuel adjustment.

The increase in electricity prices for KE consumers is expected to add a burden of over Rs 10 billion on Karachiites.

The NEPRA heard KE’s request for provisional monthly fuel charge adjustments (FCA) on July 30. The regulatory issued its decision on KE’s requests for FCA at PKR 2.53 and PKR 2.92 per kWh for May and June 2024 respectively after scrutiny.


News Desk


Most Read

  1. Islamabad turns into ‘fortress’ ahead of PTI protest Islamabad turns into ‘fortress’ ahead of PTI protest
  2. Fans go gaga over Sajal Aly and Iqra Aziz chemistry in latest photoshoot Fans go gaga over Sajal Aly and Iqra Aziz chemistry in latest photoshoot
  3. Pakistanis feared among six migrants killed by Mexican soldiers in highway chase Pakistanis feared among six migrants killed by Mexican soldiers in highway chase
  4. Diljit Dosanjh invites Hania Aamir on stage during London concert, sings 'Lover' for her Diljit Dosanjh invites Hania Aamir on stage during London concert, sings 'Lover' for her
  5. Punjab CM Maryam lays foundation of country’s first autism school Punjab CM Maryam lays foundation of country’s first autism school
  6. Army soldiers guard Islamabad, Lahore sealed ahead of PTI protest Army soldiers guard Islamabad, Lahore sealed ahead of PTI protest