ISLAMABAD:

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has approved an increase of Rs0.19 per unit in the electricity tariff under the monthly fuel cost adjustment mechanism.

The hike will apply to all electricity distribution companies, including K-Electric, but will exclude lifeline consumers, prepaid users, and electric vehicle charging stations.

According to a notification issued by NEPRA, the hike falls under the August Fuel Cost Adjustment (FCA) mechanism and will be reflected in electricity bills for October.

NEPRA held a public hearing at its headquarters, chaired by the authority’s chairman, where representatives of the Central Power Purchasing Agency, business community members, Ministry of Energy officials, journalists, and members of the public were present.

The CPPA-

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