Rs2.52 per unit raise in electricity tariff notified

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday notified an increase of up to Rs2.52 per unit in electricity rates as part of September fuel adjustment bills.

According to an order released by the Nepra, the authority will collect the increase from consumers in November electricity bills.

The increase in electricity prices will not apply to K-Electric customers and lifeline consumers.

The hike in the power tariff will burden the power consumers with additional billions of rupees.