K-E power tariff raised by Rs2.31

KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday notified Rs2.31 per unit hike for K-Electric consumers under monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA).

The decision was announced through a notification issued by the NEPRA, which said that the fuel cost adjustment would be added to the bills of consumers for the month of August.

NEPRA approves power tariff hike for August

This move aims to address the fluctuating fuel prices that impact the overall cost of generating electricity.

The adjustment is set to impose an additional financial burden of approximately Rs24 billion on K-E consumers, excluding the lifeline and electric vehicle charging stations .

Meanwhile, K-Electric customers will collectively bear an extra burden of around Rs4.30 billion.