Power tariffs likely to go up by Rs 1.86 per unit.

ISLAMABAD: Power tariffs are expected to go up as the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to jack up electricity rates by Rs 1.86 paisa on account of fuel price adjustment.

If granted, the increase in power rates will be for a month on account of fuel price adjustment for electricity consumed in August. The NEPRA will decide on Oct 2 whether to raise power tariff or not.

The CPPA moved a petition before the NEPRA, stating that 40.33 percent of total power generation came from hydropower plants...