ISLAMABAD:The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Saturday approved Rs1.55 per unit increase in electricity price for consumers of K-Electric (KE). According to details, the power regulatory authority approved Rs1.55 per unit hike in electricity tariff in the wake of the previous fiscal year’s second quarterly adjustment. The additional amount will be received from KE consumers from May to July 2023. The NEPRA announced the decision on a petition filed by the federal government seeking equal tariff across the country.

Earlier in May, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved an Rs3.70 per unit hike in the power tariff for K-Electric consumers on monthly fuel adjustment charges. The hike in the power tariff for K-Electric consumers was approved on account of fuel charge adjustment (FCA) for March.