NEPRA approves another increase in the power tariff by 40 paisa per unit

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved another increase in the power tariff by 40 paisa per unit.

According to a notification issued by the regulatory authority, the adjustment in the power tariff is made in the wake of the monthly fuel adjustment for September and will be charged in the bills for November.

It added that electricity consumers would have to make additional payments in November bills.

The increase in the electricity tariff will be applicable to all the consumer categories.

However, the increase will not be applicable to K-Electric and Lifeline customers.

On October 6, the NEPRA increased the power tariff by a whopping Rs4.45 per unit for K-Electric consumers.

The Oct 6 notification stated that the tariff is revised under the first quarter adjustment of the last financial year, and the receipts from electricity consumers in this regard will be made in October and November.

“The power tariff for K-Electric consumers has been increased from Rs 1.49 to Rs 4.45 per unit, while Nepra had approved the hike on September 27,” the notification added.