The government is likely to put an additional burden of Rs40 billion on electricity consumers, the 24NewsHD TV channel reported on Monday.

According to sources, the electricity tariff is likely to go up by Rs3.53 per unit.

The CPPA has filed an application in Nepra to increase the price of electricity, the insiders said, adding that the increase has been sought under monthly fuel adjustment for October 2023.

Nepra will take up the application on November 29, they said adding that the surge will not be applicable to K-Electric consumers.