Power procurement cost hike won’t impact consumers, says Sood
Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood announced that consumers receiving electricity subsidies will be protected from a 31% rise in power procurement costs. The government has limited the Power Purchase Adjustment Cost (PPAC) increase to 2.4% to ensure financial stability for distribution companies without burdening the public.
Why it matters
It highlights how local governments manage global energy price volatility to maintain social welfare and prevent cost-of-living spikes for subsidized households.
Power Minister Ashish Sood on Saturday said that despite a 31% rise in power procurement costs due to a surge in global fuel prices, consumers in the Capital receiving subsidised electricity will remain almost “completely insulated” and face no impact on their bills.
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