Dawn News/22-11-2019

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) notified an Rs1.83 per unit increase in electricity tariff under monthly fuel price adjustment for electricity consumed in September to generate Rs24 billion revenue to ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos). The additional fuel cost will be charged to consumers in the coming billing month of December. Moreover, the upsurge is not applicable to K-Electric and lifeline consumers using less than 50 units of other Discos. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had sought an increase of Rs2.97 per unit under fuel price adjustment for the month of September for Ex-Wapda Discos.