ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a reduction of 6 paise per unit in the tariff of electricity on account of fuel charges adjustment of February 2023.
In a notification issued by Nepra, power distribution companies have been directed to reduce monthly fuel adjustment charges by 6 paisa per unit for February.
According to the notification, the Central Power Purchasing Authority (CPPA) had requested an increase of 85 paisa per unit, the authority had held a public hearing on Fuel Charges Adjustment (CA) on March 30, 2023.
Nepra said that earlier in January, FCA was charged to consumers with an increase of 48 paise per unit which was only for one month and February FCA charged 48 paise per unit less than January. It will be applicable only for April bills.
According to the notification, the reduction will be applicable to all consumers of DISCOs, household consumers up to 300 units, agricultural consumers and electric vehicle charging stations, but it will not be applicable to K Electric and Lifeline consumers.
