NEPRA okays hike in hydropower tariff by 29pc

Islamabad: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved the hike in tariff for hydropower electricity by 29 percent on Thursday.

According to details, the average hydropower tariff is expected to rise from Rs 3.85 to Rs 4.96 per unit for 2022–2023.

The CPPA was also given a directive by NEPRA to assess the hydropower plants owned by WAPDA for capacity.

 The power regulatory body mandated that each station submit its report to NEPRA along with a separate analysis of the capacity status.

Earlier, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is likely to increase the power tariff for K-Electric consumers by Rs10.32 per unit on account of three different fuel adjustments on Monday.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has been requested by the government to increase the power rate for three adjustments, including October to December 2022–2023; July to K-Electric September 2022; and April to June.

The administration has asked NEPRA for an increase totaling Rs10.32/unit. On September 11, the power regulator will hear the government's request.