Nepra Increases Electricity Tariffs by Rs3.07 per unit.
Power Tariff Hikes: NEPRA Approves Rs3.07 per Unit Increase, Adding Rs24.5 Billion Burden to Karachi Consumers
In a decision likely to strain household budgets, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a Rs3.07 per unit increase in power tariffs for the month of October 2023.
This adjustment, attributed to fuel price adjustments, will be applicable to all consumers except K-Electric and Lifeline users.
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NEPRA’s data reveals that during October 2023, 9.25 billion units of electricity were generated from furnace oil, while 3.11 billion units were produced from hydropower.
This reliance on furnace oil, a more expensive fuel source, has contributed to the need for a tariff hike.
This latest increase follows last month’s NEPRA approval of a Rs1.52 per unit increase in electricity prices for K-Electric consumers.
That increase, granted in response to a petition filed by the federal government seeking an additional surcharge, will be applicable from November 2023 to December 2024.
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The cumulative effect of these tariff hikes is expected to place an additional financial burden of Rs24.5 billion on electricity consumers in the Karachi region. This increase comes at a time when inflation is already putting a strain on household budgets, and it is likely to be met with concern from consumers.
Here’s a breakdown of the recent power tariff hikes:
- Month: October 2023
- Increase: Rs3.07 per unit
- Applicable to: All consumers except K-Electric and lifeline users
- Additional burden on Karachi consumers: Rs24.5 billion
- Month: November 2023 – December 2024
- Increase: Rs1.52 per unit
- Applicable to: K-Electric consumers
- Reason: Additional surcharge granted by NEPRA
Consumers are advised to be mindful of their electricity usage to mitigate the impact of these tariff hikes.
Energy-efficiency measures, such as switching to energy-saving appliances and turning off lights and electronics when not in use, can help reduce electricity consumption and potentially lower energy bills.
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