ISLAMABAD: Adding to the financial troubles of inflation-hit masses, the federal government on Thursday jacked up the power tariff by Rs2.56 per unit in terms of fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for June, which would be reflected in the August billing.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) issued a notification regarding the fresh hike in electricity tariff, however, it would not apply to the lifeline and K-Electric consumers.
Thursday’s hike will put an additional financial burden on consumers worth Rs33.45 billion which would soar to Rs39 billion after the imposition of 18% GST.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had requested the power regulator to hike the power tariff by Rs2.63 per unit under the FCA.
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