Electricity Price Likely to Increase by Rs. 2.56 Per Unit Across Pakistan, Including K-Electric Consumers, Under September Fuel Charges Adjustment
ISLAMABAD: The financial burden may be more on the electricity consumers in Pakistan including the consumers in the K-Electric Area as the power tariff may be raised by Rs. For one month, it’s 2.56 per unit.
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has moved the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for an upward price hike under the monthly fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for September, according to details.
Some of the highlights of the CPPA Petition and Power Generation Breakdown:
Financial implications and generation costs will be considered at a formal public hearing scheduled for October 29, before any final notification is issued, by the NEPRA authority.
Data provided in the petition showed that the cost of power generation in September was very different for various fuels:
HRD: Highest cost at Rs. 62 per unit.
Furniture Oil: Rs. 11.65 per litre (average price) 44 per unit.
LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas): Recorded at Rs. 39 per unit.
Hydel (Hydroelectric): kept its cost at Rs. 6 per unit.
Nuclear Energy: Avoided due to cost issues at Rs. 3 per unit.
Nationwide Implementation: If the regulatory body approve the adjustment, it will be implemented for all consumers of K-Electric and distribution companies (Discos) on their next electric bill.