The power tariff on Friday was increased by Rs1.55 per unit, giving another electric shock to the nation. A day earlier, Nepra had approved a hike in power tariff by Rs7.90 per unit. The CCPA had submitted an application for an increase of Rs7.96 per unit, Nepra said. Earlier in April, the power distribution companies had charged Rs3.99 per unit on account of fuel adjustment, which was for a month only. The distribution companies would charge Rs3.91 per unit more than April in July bills under the monthly fuel adjustment.

Source: The Nation July 09, 2022 06:43 UTC