A plea seeking a rise in electricity prices under quarterly tariff adjustment for April-June 2023 was filed Monday in the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The plea for an increase in electricity prices was filed by the power distribution companies.

The plea demanded permission to collect Rs122.41 billion under the head of capacity charges.

It also demanded permission to collect Rs7.35 billion under the head of damages.

Collectively, the power consumers will have to bear an additional burden of Rs144.69 billion if Nepra approves the increase sought by the power distribution companies.

The Nepra will hear the plea on August 23 next.

Reporter: Awais Kiyani