ISLAMABAD: Amid rising inflation, followed by decrease in the price of petroleum in the international market, the ailing electricity consumers in Pakistan are facing another financial burden as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a major increase in electricity prices.
The increase ranges from Rs1.90 to Rs3.28 per unit, adding to the financial burden of both households and businesses.
NEPRA has forwarded its decision to the government, in context of the quarterly adjustment as the primary reason for the resent increase in price that would be effective for the months of June, July, and August, impacting electricity bills during the peak summer season when consumption is typically high.
This adjustment would not only affect the general electricity consumers, but also those served by distribution companies (DISCOs) across the country. The decision comes at a time when inflation is already draining the budgets of many families in the country, further exacerbating the cost of living.
