Discos seek Rs1.20 tariff hike for August
Power distribution companies in Pakistan have requested a tariff hike of Rs1.20 per unit for August to cover increased fuel costs. The request follows a rise in the price of imported fuels, specifically RLNG, despite a significant portion of electricity being generated from cheaper domestic sources.
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Rising energy costs are a major driver of inflation and social unrest in developing economies, making utility pricing a sensitive political issue.
comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source ISLAMABAD: Power companies on Friday sought a Rs1.20 per unit increase in fuel cost charges for consumers across the country in August, primarily due to the use of expensive imported fuels.
The request comes despite around 75pc of electricity generated in June having come from cheaper domestic sources, predominantly those with zero fuel costs.
Once approved, the power companies would charge consumers of all power utilities, including ex-Wapda Distribution Companies (Discos) and K-Electric, an additional Rs15.7 billion through August bills. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has called a public hearing on July 29 to examine the request for a fuel cost adjustment (FCA).
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