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  • NEPRA announces tariff hike of Rs3.33 per unit for ex-Wapda distribution companies

    NEPRA announces tariff hike of Rs3.33 per unit for ex-Wapda distribution companies

    The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has sanctioned an increase of Rs3.3321 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in the electricity tariff for ex-Wapda distribution companies (XWDISCOs), according to a notification issued on Thursday.

    This tariff adjustment is attributed to fluctuations in fuel charges for April 2024. The increased rate will be itemised separately on consumers’ bills based on the units consumed during that month.

    NEPRA clarified that the revised tariff will apply to all consumer categories except Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) and lifeline consumers.

    Previously, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), a subsidiary of the Power Division, had requested an additional Rs3.49 per unit to cover the higher fuel costs for April 2024.

    The CPPA-G reported that the actual pooled fuel cost for April 2024 was Rs8.9801/kWh, significantly higher than the reference fuel cost of Rs5.4918/kWh, resulting in a difference of Rs3.4883/kWh.

    “After incorporating the aforementioned adjustments, NEPRA reviewed and assessed a national average uniform increase of Rs3.3321/kWh in the applicable tariff for XWDISCOs on account of variations in the fuel charges for April 2024,” the notification stated.

    Consumers can expect to see this adjustment reflected in their upcoming bills as NEPRA continues to address the variations in fuel costs impacting the electricity sector.

  • NEPRA approves power tariff increase of Rs2.8372 per unit

    NEPRA approves power tariff increase of Rs2.8372 per unit

    In a recent announcement, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a tariff increase of Rs2.8372 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for all ex-Wapda distribution companies (XWDISCOs).

    This adjustment, reflected in a notification issued by NEPRA, is a result of fluctuations in fuel charges observed during March 2024.

    The tariff adjustment will be applied to consumer bills based on the units billed in March 2024. This increase will be listed separately in consumer billing statements to reflect the additional cost due to fuel charge variations.

    However, NEPRA clarified that this adjustment will not apply to certain categories of consumers, including Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) and lifeline consumers, who benefit from lower electricity rates.

    This development follows a request made last month by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), a subsidiary of the Power Division, which proposed an additional fuel charge of Rs2.94 per unit to cover the higher costs experienced in March 2024.

    The CPPA reported that the actual fuel cost for the month stood at Rs9.3819/kWh, significantly higher than the reference fuel cost component of Rs6.4417/kWh, leading to the proposed increase.

    After reviewing the CPPA’s request and the associated fuel cost variations, NEPRA concluded that an increase of Rs2.8372/kWh in the national average uniform tariff was justified.

    This adjustment is intended to balance the higher fuel costs incurred in March and ensure that the tariff structure remains aligned with the cost of energy production.

    Consumers are advised to review their electricity bills for March 2024 to understand how this adjustment will impact their total energy costs.