NEPRA raises Rs0.56 per unit hike in power tariff for KE consumers.

KARACHI -- The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved Rs0.56 per unit hike in the power tariff for K: Electric consumers on account of fuel charge adjustment (FCA) for February.

The power regulator conducted the hearing on the request of Karachi's power utility for the FCA and quarterly adjustment.

The NEPRA will release a detailed decision on the matter later. The increase in electricity tariff will be applicable to all the consumer categories except lifeline consumers, domestic consumers consuming up: to 300 units, said the power body. Furthermore, Nepra has also approved the reduction in the cost of electricity per unit by Rs0.6 under...