NEPRA approves increase in electricity price from Rs.1 49 paisa to Rs.4 45 paisa in various categories of KElectric - Photo: File
NEPRA approves increase in electricity price from Rs.1 49 paisa to Rs.4 45 paisa in various categories of KElectric – Photo: File

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase in electricity price from Rs.1 49 paisa to Rs.4 45 paisa in various categories of Kelectric.

NEPRA has issued a decision on the petition filed by the federal government regarding the uniform tariff of electricity distribution companies (Discos) and K Electric.

This adjustment will be charged on units used in October, November, December 2022 and January 2023.

The additional amount will be charged in 4 months from January to April 2023.

Nepra had approved an average increase of Rs 3.30 paisa per unit in the fourth quarter adjustment for FY 2021-22 for DISCOs.

Federal government also wanted the approval of the same increase for electricity.