NEPRA approves Rs3.99 per unit hike in power tariff

Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday approved an increase in the electricity price by Rs3.99 per unit. 

According to details, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) had recommended Rs4.6 per unit increase in the price. The price hike was announced under the head of the monthly fuel price adjustment for April, 

The hike will put an additional burden of Rs51 billion on consumers.

However, it will not apply to the Karachi-Electric (K-Electric) and lifeline consumers.