Nepra increases energy rates by Rs1.90/unit.

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), on Thursday, has issued a notification for another increase in electricity rates, raising it by Rs1.90 per unit on account of fuel adjustment for the month of May 2023. The power regulator reviewed and assessed a National Average Uniform increase of Rs.1.9039/kWh in the applicable tariff for XWDISCOs, taking into account the variations in fuel charges during May 2023.

The increase comes after the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) demanded to raise power tariffs by...