Nepra Approves Higher Fuel Charges for May, Raising Electricity Bills

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday notified a fuel cost increase of about 34 paise per unit for May, adding an estimated Rs. 4.2 billion burden on consumers in July bills.

The approval was granted after a public hearing on a petition filed by the Central Power Purchasing Agency-G (CPPA-G), which had sought a higher adjustment of Rs. 0.817 per unit on account of increased fuel costs.

After examining the data, Nepra scaled down the request and notified the lower rate.

The adjustment will apply to consumers of all distribution companies under the uniform tariff regime, as well as K-Electric consumers. It will not, however, apply to lifeline consumers, electric vehicle charging stations or prepaid consumers who have opted for prepaid tariffs.

The charge will also apply to electricity consumed under the Incremental Consumption Package.