NEPRA okays Rs. 1 rise in power tariff

ISLAMABABD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has allowed electricity distribution companies to increase their tariff by Rs. 1-Per unit.

The fresh increase in electricity tariff would not be applicable on Karachi Electricity Supply Company (KESC). The increase has been made on account of monthly fuel adjustment charges. The fresh increase will be included in the next month bills of the consumers. The discussion in this regard was held here on Thursday.
NEPRA was informed that 2974 megawatt electricity was generated through furnace oil in March due to which the cost of Production has been enhanced. The Chairman NEPRA while allowing electricity distribution companies to increase tariff by Rs. 1 has also asked Government to review availability of Gas to Power sector, as the Prices of Furnace oil is increasing.