ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
Friday approved to hike power tariffs by Rs. 3.04 per unit, a record
hike in the national history.
The highest raise in power tariffs
was approved for the month of August under monthly fuel adjustment. The
recent hike will be applicable to all the electricity users except the
lifeline consumers.
Prior to the approval the increase plea was
heard at NEPRA after which all the distribution companies were allowed
the increase.
According to the NEPRA sources, Central Power
Purchasing Agency (CPPA) requested for hike of Rs. 3.06. The latest
increase is till far the biggest under Monthly Fuel Adjustment head. Online
