Electricity Prices May Increase by Rs 1.20 Per Unit

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  • CPPA requested Rs 1.20/unit electricity price hike.
  • Increase is for June's fuel price adjustment.
  • NEPRA to hear the request on July 29.

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The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to increase electricity prices by Rs 1.20 per unit, citing fuel price adjustments for June. NEPRA is set to review this request on July 29. If approved, this hike could impose an additional burden of over Rs 18 billion on consumers across Pakistan, including K-Electric users, at a time when inflation and load shedding are already significant concerns.

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The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested NEPRA to approve an increase of Rs 1.20 per unit in electricity prices due to June's fuel price adjustment.

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