The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has further increased the price of electricity per unit.
According to details, Nepra has given the green light to a significant hike in electricity prices for government-run distribution companies (DISCOs).
The increase, amounting to Rs1.81 per unit, comes as part of the monthly fuel adjustment for May and will take effect in the coming billing cycle.
The approval by NEPRA means that consumers of government discos will face an additional burden of approximately Rs24 billion. However, this adjustment will not affect Lifeline customers (low-income consumers), charging stations, or K Electric customers.
In a separate development, NEPRA has also approved a separate increase of Rs2.31 per unit for electricity consumers in Karachi. This decision will cost an additional Rs4.30 billion for the citizens of the metropolis.
The additional charge for both government discos and Karachi consumers will be reflected in their electricity bills for the month of August.
The regulatory authority has clarified that the increase was made in the context of the monthly fuel adjustment for June.
