ISLAMABAD : The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) raised power tariff by Rs 0.48 per unit, putting an overall burden of Rs5 billion on the consumers.

According to NEPRA, the increase in tariff by Rs 0.48 per unit was made on account of variations in fuel charges for the month of August 2020.

The increase of Rs0.48 per unit will be applicable to all consumer categories except lifeline consumers of all distribution companies, said the power regulator. However, it will not be applicable to the consumers of K-Electric.

Earlier on October 8, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) had notified an increase of Rs0.83 per unit in power tariff on account of variations in fuel charges for the month of July 2020.

The increase of Rs0.83 per unit would be applicable to all consumer categories except lifeline consumers of all distribution companies, according to the power regulator.

“The said adjustment shall be shown separately in the consumers’ bills on the basis of units billed to the consumer in the month of July 2020 by the XWDISCOs (Ex-Wapda Distribution Companies),” the notification issued by the NEPRA had read.