NEPRA increases electricity tariffs

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued a notification announcing a 20-paise per unit increase in electricity prices, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

According to a notification, increase in electricity prices is part of the quarterly adjustment for the first quarter of the current fiscal year and the consumers will bear an additional burden of Rs1.18 billion in electricity prices.

NEPRA had previously finalized the July to September quarterly adjustment and sent the decision to the government. The increase in electricity prices will be applicable for December 2024 only. However, the adjustment will not apply to lifeline and prepaid electricity consumers. Additionally, under the winter package, consumers using extra electricity will also be exempted from this quarterly adjustment.