ISLAMABAD: Power consumers across Pakistan will face an increase of Rs1.41 per unit in fuel charges on their February bills, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) announced on Thursday. Industrialists also noted that the base electricity tariff had already risen by Rs2-3 per unit with effect from January 1 for the full fiscal year. Read […]
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NEPRA cut sought under monthly fuel adjustment
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) seeking a reduction in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel adjustment for November. If approved, consumers may receive relief of 72 paisa per unit in their power bills. Read More: NEPRA slashes power tariff by Rs0.88 for December According to CPPA, […]
Govt cites higher fuel cost due to furnace oil use in October
ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday explained that furnace oil-based power plants operated at Rs33 per unit fuel cost in October, higher than Rs21 per unit from LNG-based plants, due to lower LNG allocation. Officials clarified that this decision was taken in “good faith” to ensure uninterrupted power supply, despite the availability of cheaper LNG-based options. […]